Finding the Third Proportional to 26,244 and 53,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,244 and 53,784 is: 110,224
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,244 : 53,784 = 53,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,244/53,784 = 53,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,244x = 53,784 × 53,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,244x = 2,892,718,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,892,718,656/26,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,224
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