Finding the Third Proportional to 11,936 and 26,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,936 and 26,059 is: 56,892.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,936 : 26,059 = 26,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,936/26,059 = 26,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,936x = 26,059 × 26,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,936x = 679,071,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 679,071,481/11,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,892.72
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