Finding the Third Proportional to 20,740 and 26,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,740 and 26,006 is: 32,609.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,740 : 26,006 = 26,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,740/26,006 = 26,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,740x = 26,006 × 26,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,740x = 676,312,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 676,312,036/20,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,609.07
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