Finding the Third Proportional to 26,512 and 57,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,512 and 57,087 is: 122,922.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,512 : 57,087 = 57,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,512/57,087 = 57,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,512x = 57,087 × 57,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,512x = 3,258,925,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,258,925,569/26,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,922.66
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