Finding the Third Proportional to 26,412.75 and 57,723.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,412.75 and 57,723.75 is: 126,152.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,412.75 : 57,723.75 = 57,723.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,412.75/57,723.75 = 57,723.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,412.75x = 57,723.75 × 57,723.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,412.75x = 3,332,031,314.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,332,031,314.06/26,412.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,152.38
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