Finding the Third Proportional to 26,511 and 57,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,511 and 57,876 is: 126,348.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,511 : 57,876 = 57,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,511/57,876 = 57,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,511x = 57,876 × 57,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,511x = 3,349,631,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,349,631,376/26,511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,348.74
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