Finding the Third Proportional to 26,536 and 37,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,536 and 37,194 is: 52,132.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,536 : 37,194 = 37,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,536/37,194 = 37,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,536x = 37,194 × 37,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,536x = 1,383,393,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,383,393,636/26,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,132.71
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