Finding the Third Proportional to 26,077.50 and 56,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,077.50 and 56,304 is: 121,566.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,077.50 : 56,304 = 56,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,077.50/56,304 = 56,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,077.50x = 56,304 × 56,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,077.50x = 3,170,140,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,170,140,416/26,077.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,566.12
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