Finding the Third Proportional to 11,156 and 26,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,156 and 26,432 is: 62,625.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,156 : 26,432 = 26,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,156/26,432 = 26,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,156x = 26,432 × 26,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,156x = 698,650,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 698,650,624/11,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,625.55
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