Finding the Third Proportional to 26,685 and 38,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,685 and 38,649 is: 55,976.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,685 : 38,649 = 38,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,685/38,649 = 38,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,685x = 38,649 × 38,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,685x = 1,493,745,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,493,745,201/26,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,976.96
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