Finding the Third Proportional to 26,136 and 38,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,136 and 38,588 is: 56,972.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,136 : 38,588 = 38,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,136/38,588 = 38,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,136x = 38,588 × 38,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,136x = 1,489,033,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,489,033,744/26,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,972.52
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