Finding the Third Proportional to 26,558 and 56,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,558 and 56,669 is: 120,919.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,558 : 56,669 = 56,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,558/56,669 = 56,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,558x = 56,669 × 56,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,558x = 3,211,375,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,211,375,561/26,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,919.33
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