Finding the Third Proportional to 11,940 and 26,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,940 and 26,004 is: 56,633.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,940 : 26,004 = 26,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,940/26,004 = 26,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,940x = 26,004 × 26,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,940x = 676,208,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 676,208,016/11,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,633.84
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