Finding the Third Proportional to 26,190 and 56,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,190 and 56,529 is: 122,013.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,190 : 56,529 = 56,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,190/56,529 = 56,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,190x = 56,529 × 56,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,190x = 3,195,527,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,195,527,841/26,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,013.28
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