Finding the Third Proportional to 26,604 and 41,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,604 and 41,742 is: 65,493.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,604 : 41,742 = 41,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,604/41,742 = 41,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,604x = 41,742 × 41,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,604x = 1,742,394,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,742,394,564/26,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,493.71
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