Finding the Third Proportional to 26,940 and 42,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,940 and 42,779 is: 67,930.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,940 : 42,779 = 42,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,940/42,779 = 42,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,940x = 42,779 × 42,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,940x = 1,830,042,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,830,042,841/26,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,930.32
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