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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,974 and 58,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,974 and 58,675 is: 127,632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,974 : 58,675 = 58,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,974/58,675 = 58,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,974x = 58,675 × 58,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,974x = 3,442,755,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,755,625/26,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,632.37

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