Finding the Third Proportional to 26,640 and 41,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,640 and 41,391 is: 64,309.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,640 : 41,391 = 41,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,640/41,391 = 41,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,640x = 41,391 × 41,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,640x = 1,713,214,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,713,214,881/26,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,309.87
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