Finding the Third Proportional to 26,142 and 39,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,142 and 39,996 is: 61,191.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,142 : 39,996 = 39,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,142/39,996 = 39,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,142x = 39,996 × 39,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,142x = 1,599,680,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,680,016/26,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,191.95
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