Finding the Third Proportional to 26,388 and 58,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,388 and 58,176 is: 128,257.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,388 : 58,176 = 58,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,388/58,176 = 58,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,388x = 58,176 × 58,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,388x = 3,384,446,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,384,446,976/26,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,257.05
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