Finding the Third Proportional to 26,592 and 39,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,592 and 39,024 is: 57,268.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,592 : 39,024 = 39,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,592/39,024 = 39,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,592x = 39,024 × 39,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,592x = 1,522,872,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,522,872,576/26,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,268.07
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