Finding the Third Proportional to 26,168 and 39,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,168 and 39,170 is: 58,632.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,168 : 39,170 = 39,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,168/39,170 = 39,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,168x = 39,170 × 39,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,168x = 1,534,288,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,534,288,900/26,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,632.26
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