Finding the Third Proportional to 26,430 and 36,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,430 and 36,243 is: 49,699.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,430 : 36,243 = 36,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,430/36,243 = 36,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,430x = 36,243 × 36,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,430x = 1,313,555,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,313,555,049/26,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,699.40
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