Finding the Third Proportional to 26,288 and 41,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,288 and 41,820 is: 66,528.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,288 : 41,820 = 41,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,288/41,820 = 41,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,288x = 41,820 × 41,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,288x = 1,748,912,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,748,912,400/26,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,528.93
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