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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,957 and 38,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,957 and 38,599 is: 55,268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,957 : 38,599 = 38,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,957/38,599 = 38,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,957x = 38,599 × 38,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,957x = 1,489,882,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,882,801/26,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,268.87

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