Finding the Third Proportional to 26,813 and 62,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,813 and 62,339 is: 144,935.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,813 : 62,339 = 62,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,813/62,339 = 62,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,813x = 62,339 × 62,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,813x = 3,886,150,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,886,150,921/26,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,935.33
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