Finding the Third Proportional to 26,582 and 57,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,582 and 57,050 is: 122,440.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,582 : 57,050 = 57,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,582/57,050 = 57,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,582x = 57,050 × 57,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,582x = 3,254,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,254,702,500/26,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,440.09
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