Finding the Third Proportional to 26,717 and 37,975.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,717 and 37,975.50 is: 53,978.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,717 : 37,975.50 = 37,975.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,717/37,975.50 = 37,975.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,717x = 37,975.50 × 37,975.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,717x = 1,442,138,600.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,442,138,600.25/26,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,978.31
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