Finding the Third Proportional to 26,332 and 56,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,332 and 56,370 is: 120,673.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,332 : 56,370 = 56,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,332/56,370 = 56,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,332x = 56,370 × 56,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,332x = 3,177,576,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,177,576,900/26,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,673.59
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