Finding the Third Proportional to 26,932 and 41,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,932 and 41,858 is: 65,056.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,932 : 41,858 = 41,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,932/41,858 = 41,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,932x = 41,858 × 41,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,932x = 1,752,092,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,752,092,164/26,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,056.15
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