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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,964 and 29,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,964 and 29,448 is: 32,160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,964 : 29,448 = 29,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,964/29,448 = 29,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,964x = 29,448 × 29,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,964x = 867,184,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,184,704/26,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,160.83

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