Finding the Third Proportional to 26,328 and 34,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,328 and 34,155 is: 44,308.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,328 : 34,155 = 34,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,328/34,155 = 34,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,328x = 34,155 × 34,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,328x = 1,166,564,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,166,564,025/26,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,308.87
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