Finding the Third Proportional to 26,322 and 53,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,322 and 53,703 is: 109,566.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,322 : 53,703 = 53,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,322/53,703 = 53,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,322x = 53,703 × 53,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,322x = 2,884,012,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,884,012,209/26,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,566.61
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