Finding the Third Proportional to 26,176 and 56,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,176 and 56,960 is: 123,947.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,176 : 56,960 = 56,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,176/56,960 = 56,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,176x = 56,960 × 56,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,176x = 3,244,441,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,244,441,600/26,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,947.19
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