Finding the Third Proportional to 26,448 and 40,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,448 and 40,986 is: 63,515.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,448 : 40,986 = 40,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,448/40,986 = 40,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,448x = 40,986 × 40,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,448x = 1,679,852,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,679,852,196/26,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,515.28
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