Finding the Third Proportional to 26,368 and 41,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,368 and 41,064 is: 63,950.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,368 : 41,064 = 41,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,368/41,064 = 41,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,368x = 41,064 × 41,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,368x = 1,686,252,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,686,252,096/26,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,950.70
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