Finding the Third Proportional to 26,830 and 40,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,830 and 40,822 is: 62,110.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,830 : 40,822 = 40,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,830/40,822 = 40,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,830x = 40,822 × 40,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,830x = 1,666,435,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,666,435,684/26,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,110.91
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