Finding the Third Proportional to 26,606 and 38,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,606 and 38,739 is: 56,404.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,606 : 38,739 = 38,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,606/38,739 = 38,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,606x = 38,739 × 38,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,606x = 1,500,710,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,500,710,121/26,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,404.95
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