Finding the Third Proportional to 26,928 and 41,332.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,928 and 41,332.50 is: 63,442.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,928 : 41,332.50 = 41,332.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,928/41,332.50 = 41,332.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,928x = 41,332.50 × 41,332.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,928x = 1,708,375,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,708,375,556.25/26,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,442.35
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