Finding the Third Proportional to 26,124 and 38,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,124 and 38,067 is: 55,469.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,124 : 38,067 = 38,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,124/38,067 = 38,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,124x = 38,067 × 38,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,124x = 1,449,096,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,449,096,489/26,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,469.93
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