Finding the Third Proportional to 26,411 and 55,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,411 and 55,000 is: 114,535.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,411 : 55,000 = 55,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,411/55,000 = 55,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,411x = 55,000 × 55,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,411x = 3,025,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,025,000,000/26,411 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,535.61
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