Finding the Third Proportional to 26,264 and 39,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,264 and 39,396 is: 59,094
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,264 : 39,396 = 39,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,264/39,396 = 39,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,264x = 39,396 × 39,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,264x = 1,552,044,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,044,816/26,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,094
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