Finding the Third Proportional to 26,660 and 41,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,660 and 41,028 is: 63,139.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,660 : 41,028 = 41,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,660/41,028 = 41,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,660x = 41,028 × 41,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,660x = 1,683,296,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,683,296,784/26,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,139.41
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