Finding the Third Proportional to 26,072 and 56,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,072 and 56,200 is: 121,142.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,072 : 56,200 = 56,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,072/56,200 = 56,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,072x = 56,200 × 56,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,072x = 3,158,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,158,440,000/26,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,142.99
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