Finding the Third Proportional to 23,851.13 and 26,267.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,851.13 and 26,267.63 is: 28,928.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,851.13 : 26,267.63 = 26,267.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,851.13/26,267.63 = 26,267.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,851.13x = 26,267.63 × 26,267.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,851.13x = 689,988,123.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 689,988,123.14/23,851.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,928.96
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