Finding the Third Proportional to 26,570 and 55,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,570 and 55,894 is: 117,581.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,570 : 55,894 = 55,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,570/55,894 = 55,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,570x = 55,894 × 55,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,570x = 3,124,139,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,124,139,236/26,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,581.45
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