Finding the Third Proportional to 26,587 and 41,142
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,587 and 41,142 is: 63,665.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,587 : 41,142 = 41,142 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,587/41,142 = 41,142/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,587x = 41,142 × 41,142 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,587x = 1,692,664,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,692,664,164/26,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,665.11
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