Finding the Third Proportional to 26,080 and 56,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,080 and 56,308 is: 121,571.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,080 : 56,308 = 56,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,080/56,308 = 56,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,080x = 56,308 × 56,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,080x = 3,170,590,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,170,590,864/26,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,571.74
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