Finding the Third Proportional to 26,437.50 and 40,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,437.50 and 40,494 is: 62,024.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,437.50 : 40,494 = 40,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,437.50/40,494 = 40,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,437.50x = 40,494 × 40,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,437.50x = 1,639,764,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,639,764,036/26,437.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,024.17
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