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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,904 and 34,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,904 and 34,995 is: 45,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,904 : 34,995 = 34,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,904/34,995 = 34,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,904x = 34,995 × 34,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,904x = 1,224,650,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,650,025/26,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,519.25

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