Finding the Third Proportional to 26,134 and 39,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,134 and 39,444 is: 59,532.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,134 : 39,444 = 39,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,134/39,444 = 39,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,134x = 39,444 × 39,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,134x = 1,555,829,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,555,829,136/26,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,532.76
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