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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,870 and 40,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,870 and 40,269 is: 60,349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,870 : 40,269 = 40,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,870/40,269 = 40,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,870x = 40,269 × 40,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,870x = 1,621,592,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,592,361/26,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,349.55

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