Finding the Third Proportional to 11,364 and 26,542.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,364 and 26,542.50 is: 61,994.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,364 : 26,542.50 = 26,542.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,364/26,542.50 = 26,542.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,364x = 26,542.50 × 26,542.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,364x = 704,504,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 704,504,306.25/11,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,994.40
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