Finding the Third Proportional to 26,246 and 40,665
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,246 and 40,665 is: 63,005.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,246 : 40,665 = 40,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,246/40,665 = 40,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,246x = 40,665 × 40,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,246x = 1,653,642,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,653,642,225/26,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,005.50
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