Finding the Third Proportional to 26,084 and 39,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,084 and 39,026 is: 58,389.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,084 : 39,026 = 39,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,084/39,026 = 39,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,084x = 39,026 × 39,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,084x = 1,523,028,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,523,028,676/26,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,389.38
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