Finding the Third Proportional to 11,346 and 26,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,346 and 26,043 is: 59,777.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,346 : 26,043 = 26,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,346/26,043 = 26,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,346x = 26,043 × 26,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,346x = 678,237,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 678,237,849/11,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,777.71
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