Finding the Third Proportional to 26,064 and 37,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,064 and 37,136 is: 52,911.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,064 : 37,136 = 37,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,064/37,136 = 37,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,064x = 37,136 × 37,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,064x = 1,379,082,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,379,082,496/26,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,911.39
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