Finding the Third Proportional to 26,052 and 56,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,052 and 56,160 is: 121,063.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,052 : 56,160 = 56,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,052/56,160 = 56,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,052x = 56,160 × 56,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,052x = 3,153,945,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,153,945,600/26,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,063.47
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