Finding the Third Proportional to 26,292 and 58,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,292 and 58,172 is: 128,707.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,292 : 58,172 = 58,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,292/58,172 = 58,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,292x = 58,172 × 58,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,292x = 3,383,981,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,383,981,584/26,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,707.65
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