Finding the Third Proportional to 26,446 and 55,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,446 and 55,084 is: 114,733.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,446 : 55,084 = 55,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,446/55,084 = 55,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,446x = 55,084 × 55,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,446x = 3,034,247,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,034,247,056/26,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,733.69
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