Finding the Third Proportional to 26,220 and 57,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,220 and 57,624 is: 126,640.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,220 : 57,624 = 57,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,220/57,624 = 57,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,220x = 57,624 × 57,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,220x = 3,320,525,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,320,525,376/26,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,640.94
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