Finding the Third Proportional to 26,154 and 32,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,154 and 32,751 is: 41,012.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,154 : 32,751 = 32,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,154/32,751 = 32,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,154x = 32,751 × 32,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,154x = 1,072,628,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,072,628,001/26,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,012.01
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