Finding the Third Proportional to 26,279 and 39,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,279 and 39,691 is: 59,948.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,279 : 39,691 = 39,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,279/39,691 = 39,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,279x = 39,691 × 39,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,279x = 1,575,375,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,575,375,481/26,279 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,948.08
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