Finding the Third Proportional to 26,232 and 55,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,232 and 55,428 is: 117,118.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,232 : 55,428 = 55,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,232/55,428 = 55,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,232x = 55,428 × 55,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,232x = 3,072,263,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,072,263,184/26,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,118.91
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