Finding the Third Proportional to 26,405 and 54,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,405 and 54,553 is: 112,707.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,405 : 54,553 = 54,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,405/54,553 = 54,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,405x = 54,553 × 54,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,405x = 2,976,029,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,976,029,809/26,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,707.06
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