Finding the Third Proportional to 26,571 and 41,686.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,571 and 41,686.50 is: 65,400.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,571 : 41,686.50 = 41,686.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,571/41,686.50 = 41,686.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,571x = 41,686.50 × 41,686.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,571x = 1,737,764,282.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,737,764,282.25/26,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,400.79
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