Finding the Third Proportional to 26,428 and 35,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,428 and 35,997 is: 49,030.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,428 : 35,997 = 35,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,428/35,997 = 35,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,428x = 35,997 × 35,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,428x = 1,295,784,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,295,784,009/26,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,030.73
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