Finding the Third Proportional to 20,178 and 26,246.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,178 and 26,246.25 is: 34,139.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,178 : 26,246.25 = 26,246.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,178/26,246.25 = 26,246.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,178x = 26,246.25 × 26,246.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,178x = 688,865,639.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,865,639.06/20,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,139.44
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