Finding the Third Proportional to 26,016 and 62,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,016 and 62,922 is: 152,182.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,016 : 62,922 = 62,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,016/62,922 = 62,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,016x = 62,922 × 62,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,016x = 3,959,178,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,959,178,084/26,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,182.43
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