Finding the Third Proportional to 26,194 and 53,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,194 and 53,900 is: 110,911.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,194 : 53,900 = 53,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,194/53,900 = 53,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,194x = 53,900 × 53,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,194x = 2,905,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,905,210,000/26,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,911.28
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