Finding the Third Proportional to 26,444.25 and 39,669.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,444.25 and 39,669.75 is: 59,509.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,444.25 : 39,669.75 = 39,669.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,444.25/39,669.75 = 39,669.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,444.25x = 39,669.75 × 39,669.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,444.25x = 1,573,689,065.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,573,689,065.06/26,444.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,509.69
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