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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,936 and 37,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,936 and 37,884 is: 53,281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,936 : 37,884 = 37,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,936/37,884 = 37,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,936x = 37,884 × 37,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,936x = 1,435,197,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,197,456/26,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,281.76

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