Finding the Third Proportional to 26,420 and 36,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,420 and 36,228 is: 49,677.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,420 : 36,228 = 36,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,420/36,228 = 36,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,420x = 36,228 × 36,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,420x = 1,312,467,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,312,467,984/26,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,677.06
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