Finding the Third Proportional to 26,307 and 29,871
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,307 and 29,871 is: 33,917.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,307 : 29,871 = 29,871 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,307/29,871 = 29,871/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,307x = 29,871 × 29,871 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,307x = 892,276,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 892,276,641/26,307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,917.84
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