Finding the Third Proportional to 26,620 and 41,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,620 and 41,212 is: 63,802.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,620 : 41,212 = 41,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,620/41,212 = 41,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,620x = 41,212 × 41,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,620x = 1,698,428,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,698,428,944/26,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,802.74
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