Finding the Third Proportional to 26,202 and 56,553.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,202 and 56,553.75 is: 122,064.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,202 : 56,553.75 = 56,553.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,202/56,553.75 = 56,553.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,202x = 56,553.75 × 56,553.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,202x = 3,198,326,639.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,198,326,639.06/26,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,064.22
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