Finding the Third Proportional to 26,324 and 34,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,324 and 34,154 is: 44,313.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,324 : 34,154 = 34,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,324/34,154 = 34,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,324x = 34,154 × 34,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,324x = 1,166,495,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,166,495,716/26,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,313.01
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