Finding the Third Proportional to 25,926 and 29,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,926 and 29,760 is: 34,160.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,926 : 29,760 = 29,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,926/29,760 = 29,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,926x = 29,760 × 29,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,926x = 885,657,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 885,657,600/25,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,160.98
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