Finding the Third Proportional to 26,092 and 56,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,092 and 56,884 is: 124,014.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,092 : 56,884 = 56,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,092/56,884 = 56,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,092x = 56,884 × 56,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,092x = 3,235,789,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,235,789,456/26,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,014.62
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