Finding the Third Proportional to 26 and 63
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Solution
The third proportional to 26 and 63 is: 152.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26 : 63 = 63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26/63 = 63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26x = 63 × 63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26x = 3,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,969/26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152.65
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