Finding the Third Proportional to 11,558 and 26,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,558 and 26,967 is: 62,919.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,558 : 26,967 = 26,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,558/26,967 = 26,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,558x = 26,967 × 26,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,558x = 727,219,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,219,089/11,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,919.11
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