Finding the Third Proportional to 26,489 and 60,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,489 and 60,390 is: 137,677.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,489 : 60,390 = 60,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,489/60,390 = 60,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,489x = 60,390 × 60,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,489x = 3,646,952,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,646,952,100/26,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,677.98
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