Finding the Third Proportional to 26,336 and 62,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,336 and 62,964 is: 150,534.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,336 : 62,964 = 62,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,336/62,964 = 62,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,336x = 62,964 × 62,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,336x = 3,964,465,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,964,465,296/26,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,534.07
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