Finding the Third Proportional to 26,294 and 39,453
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,294 and 39,453 is: 59,197.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,294 : 39,453 = 39,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,294/39,453 = 39,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,294x = 39,453 × 39,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,294x = 1,556,539,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,556,539,209/26,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,197.51
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