Finding the Third Proportional to 26,018 and 39,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,018 and 39,363 is: 59,552.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,018 : 39,363 = 39,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,018/39,363 = 39,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,018x = 39,363 × 39,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,018x = 1,549,445,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,549,445,769/26,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,552.84
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