Finding the Third Proportional to 26,249 and 35,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,249 and 35,364 is: 47,644.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,249 : 35,364 = 35,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,249/35,364 = 35,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,249x = 35,364 × 35,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,249x = 1,250,612,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,250,612,496/26,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,644.20
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