Finding the Third Proportional to 26,573 and 56,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,573 and 56,386 is: 119,647.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,573 : 56,386 = 56,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,573/56,386 = 56,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,573x = 56,386 × 56,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,573x = 3,179,380,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,179,380,996/26,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,647.05
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