Finding the Third Proportional to 26,540 and 41,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,540 and 41,070 is: 63,554.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,540 : 41,070 = 41,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,540/41,070 = 41,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,540x = 41,070 × 41,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,540x = 1,686,744,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,686,744,900/26,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,554.82
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