Finding the Third Proportional to 26,318 and 50,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,318 and 50,211 is: 95,795.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,318 : 50,211 = 50,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,318/50,211 = 50,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,318x = 50,211 × 50,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,318x = 2,521,144,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,521,144,521/26,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,795.44
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