Finding the Third Proportional to 26,454 and 36,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,454 and 36,025 is: 49,058.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,454 : 36,025 = 36,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,454/36,025 = 36,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,454x = 36,025 × 36,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,454x = 1,297,800,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,297,800,625/26,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,058.77
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