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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,974 and 58,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,974 and 58,864 is: 128,455.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,974 : 58,864 = 58,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,974/58,864 = 58,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,974x = 58,864 × 58,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,974x = 3,464,970,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,970,496/26,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,455.94

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