Finding the Third Proportional to 26,633 and 41,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,633 and 41,777 is: 65,532.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,633 : 41,777 = 41,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,633/41,777 = 41,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,633x = 41,777 × 41,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,633x = 1,745,317,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,745,317,729/26,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,532.15
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