Finding the Third Proportional to 26,962 and 39,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,962 and 39,477 is: 57,801.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,962 : 39,477 = 39,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,962/39,477 = 39,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,962x = 39,477 × 39,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,962x = 1,558,433,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,558,433,529/26,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,801.11
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