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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,926 and 38,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,926 and 38,543 is: 55,172.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,926 : 38,543 = 38,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,926/38,543 = 38,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,926x = 38,543 × 38,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,926x = 1,485,562,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,562,849/26,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,172.06

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