Finding the Third Proportional to 19,800 and 26,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,800 and 26,064 is: 34,309.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,800 : 26,064 = 26,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,800/26,064 = 26,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,800x = 26,064 × 26,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,800x = 679,332,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 679,332,096/19,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,309.70
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