Finding the Third Proportional to 26,714 and 41,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,714 and 41,583 is: 64,728.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,714 : 41,583 = 41,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,714/41,583 = 41,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,714x = 41,583 × 41,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,714x = 1,729,145,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,729,145,889/26,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,728.08
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