Finding the Third Proportional to 26,469 and 44,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,469 and 44,493 is: 74,790.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,469 : 44,493 = 44,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,469/44,493 = 44,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,469x = 44,493 × 44,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,469x = 1,979,627,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,979,627,049/26,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,790.40
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