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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,892 and 36,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,892 and 36,855 is: 50,509.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,892 : 36,855 = 36,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,892/36,855 = 36,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,892x = 36,855 × 36,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,892x = 1,358,291,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,291,025/26,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,509.11

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