Finding the Third Proportional to 26,674 and 39,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,674 and 39,814 is: 59,426.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,674 : 39,814 = 39,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,674/39,814 = 39,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,674x = 39,814 × 39,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,674x = 1,585,154,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,585,154,596/26,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,426.95
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