Finding the Third Proportional to 26,064 and 57,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,064 and 57,312 is: 126,023.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,064 : 57,312 = 57,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,064/57,312 = 57,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,064x = 57,312 × 57,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,064x = 3,284,665,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,284,665,344/26,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,023.07
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