Finding the Third Proportional to 26,604 and 58,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,604 and 58,728 is: 129,641.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,604 : 58,728 = 58,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,604/58,728 = 58,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,604x = 58,728 × 58,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,604x = 3,448,977,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,448,977,984/26,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,641.33
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