Finding the Third Proportional to 26,542 and 58,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,542 and 58,006 is: 126,768.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,542 : 58,006 = 58,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,542/58,006 = 58,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,542x = 58,006 × 58,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,542x = 3,364,696,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,364,696,036/26,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,768.75
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