Finding the Third Proportional to 26,298 and 36,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,298 and 36,990 is: 52,029.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,298 : 36,990 = 36,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,298/36,990 = 36,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,298x = 36,990 × 36,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,298x = 1,368,260,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,368,260,100/26,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,029.06
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