Finding the Third Proportional to 26,564 and 36,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,564 and 36,093 is: 49,040.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,564 : 36,093 = 36,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,564/36,093 = 36,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,564x = 36,093 × 36,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,564x = 1,302,704,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,302,704,649/26,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,040.23
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