Finding the Third Proportional to 26,514 and 35,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,514 and 35,883 is: 48,562.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,514 : 35,883 = 35,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,514/35,883 = 35,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,514x = 35,883 × 35,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,514x = 1,287,589,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,287,589,689/26,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,562.63
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