Finding the Third Proportional to 19,716 and 26,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,716 and 26,649 is: 36,019.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,716 : 26,649 = 26,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,716/26,649 = 26,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,716x = 26,649 × 26,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,716x = 710,169,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 710,169,201/19,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,019.94
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