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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,942.63 and 36,996.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,942.63 and 36,996.75 is: 50,802.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,942.63 : 36,996.75 = 36,996.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,942.63/36,996.75 = 36,996.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,942.63x = 36,996.75 × 36,996.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,942.63x = 1,368,759,510.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,759,510.56/26,942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,802.75

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