Finding the Third Proportional to 26,276 and 39,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,276 and 39,322 is: 58,845.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,276 : 39,322 = 39,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,276/39,322 = 39,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,276x = 39,322 × 39,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,276x = 1,546,219,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,546,219,684/26,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,845.32
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