Finding the Third Proportional to 26,688.75 and 38,655.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,688.75 and 38,655.75 is: 55,988.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,688.75 : 38,655.75 = 38,655.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,688.75/38,655.75 = 38,655.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,688.75x = 38,655.75 × 38,655.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,688.75x = 1,494,267,008.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,494,267,008.06/26,688.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,988.65
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