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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,982 and 40,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,982 and 40,837 is: 61,806.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,982 : 40,837 = 40,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,982/40,837 = 40,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,982x = 40,837 × 40,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,982x = 1,667,660,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,660,569/26,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,806.41

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