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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,826 and 52,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,826 and 52,407 is: 70,738.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,826 : 52,407 = 52,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,826/52,407 = 52,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,826x = 52,407 × 52,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,826x = 2,746,493,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,493,649/38,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,738.52

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