Finding the Third Proportional to 26,150 and 39,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,150 and 39,468 is: 59,568.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,150 : 39,468 = 39,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,150/39,468 = 39,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,150x = 39,468 × 39,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,150x = 1,557,723,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,557,723,024/26,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,568.76
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