Finding the Third Proportional to 13,858 and 26,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,858 and 26,439 is: 50,441.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,858 : 26,439 = 26,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,858/26,439 = 26,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,858x = 26,439 × 26,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,858x = 699,020,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 699,020,721/13,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,441.67
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