Finding the Third Proportional to 26,560 and 41,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,560 and 41,452 is: 64,693.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,560 : 41,452 = 41,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,560/41,452 = 41,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,560x = 41,452 × 41,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,560x = 1,718,268,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,718,268,304/26,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,693.84
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