Finding the Third Proportional to 19,844 and 26,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,844 and 26,454 is: 35,265.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,844 : 26,454 = 26,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,844/26,454 = 26,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,844x = 26,454 × 26,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,844x = 699,814,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 699,814,116/19,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,265.78
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