Finding the Third Proportional to 26,530 and 41,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,530 and 41,410 is: 64,635.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,530 : 41,410 = 41,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,530/41,410 = 41,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,530x = 41,410 × 41,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,530x = 1,714,788,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,714,788,100/26,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,635.81
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