Finding the Third Proportional to 26,232 and 39,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,232 and 39,492 is: 59,454.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,232 : 39,492 = 39,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,232/39,492 = 39,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,232x = 39,492 × 39,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,232x = 1,559,618,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,559,618,064/26,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,454.79
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