Finding the Third Proportional to 26,452 and 36,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,452 and 36,022 is: 49,054.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,452 : 36,022 = 36,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,452/36,022 = 36,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,452x = 36,022 × 36,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,452x = 1,297,584,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,297,584,484/26,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,054.31
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