Finding the Third Proportional to 26,712 and 37,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,712 and 37,968 is: 53,967.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,712 : 37,968 = 37,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,712/37,968 = 37,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,712x = 37,968 × 37,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,712x = 1,441,569,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,441,569,024/26,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,967.09
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