Finding the Third Proportional to 26,070 and 41,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,070 and 41,975 is: 67,583.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,070 : 41,975 = 41,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,070/41,975 = 41,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,070x = 41,975 × 41,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,070x = 1,761,900,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,761,900,625/26,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,583.45
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