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Finding the Third Proportional to 5 and 26

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Solution

The third proportional to 5 and 26 is: 135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5 : 26 = 26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5/26 = 26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5x = 26 × 26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5x = 676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676/5
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.20

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