Finding the Third Proportional to 26,256 and 63,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,256 and 63,360 is: 152,897.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,256 : 63,360 = 63,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,256/63,360 = 63,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,256x = 63,360 × 63,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,256x = 4,014,489,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,014,489,600/26,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,897.99
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