Finding the Third Proportional to 26,772 and 40,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,772 and 40,356 is: 60,832.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,772 : 40,356 = 40,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,772/40,356 = 40,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,772x = 40,356 × 40,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,772x = 1,628,606,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,628,606,736/26,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,832.46
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