Finding the Third Proportional to 26,334 and 39,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,334 and 39,402 is: 58,954.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,334 : 39,402 = 39,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,334/39,402 = 39,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,334x = 39,402 × 39,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,334x = 1,552,517,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,517,604/26,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,954.87
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