Finding the Third Proportional to 10,919 and 26,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,919 and 26,001 is: 61,915.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,919 : 26,001 = 26,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,919/26,001 = 26,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,919x = 26,001 × 26,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,919x = 676,052,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 676,052,001/10,919 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,915.19
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