Finding the Third Proportional to 26,982 and 40,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,982 and 40,849 is: 61,842.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,982 : 40,849 = 40,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,982/40,849 = 40,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,982x = 40,849 × 40,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,982x = 1,668,640,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,668,640,801/26,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,842.74
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