Finding the Third Proportional to 26,671.50 and 35,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,671.50 and 35,793 is: 48,034.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,671.50 : 35,793 = 35,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,671.50/35,793 = 35,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,671.50x = 35,793 × 35,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,671.50x = 1,281,138,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,281,138,849/26,671.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,034.00
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