Finding the Third Proportional to 26,329 and 62,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,329 and 62,154 is: 146,724.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,329 : 62,154 = 62,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,329/62,154 = 62,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,329x = 62,154 × 62,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,329x = 3,863,119,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,863,119,716/26,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,724.89
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