Finding the Third Proportional to 26,053,426 and 38,322,317.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,053,426 and 38,322,317.50 is: 56,368,786.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,053,426 : 38,322,317.50 = 38,322,317.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,053,426/38,322,317.50 = 38,322,317.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,053,426x = 38,322,317.50 × 38,322,317.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,053,426x = 1,468,600,018,570,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,468,600,018,570,806.25/26,053,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,368,786.91
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