Finding the Third Proportional to 11,945.50 and 26,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,945.50 and 26,006 is: 56,616.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,945.50 : 26,006 = 26,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,945.50/26,006 = 26,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,945.50x = 26,006 × 26,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,945.50x = 676,312,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 676,312,036/11,945.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,616.47
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