Finding the Third Proportional to 26,614 and 57,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,614 and 57,658 is: 124,913.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,614 : 57,658 = 57,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,614/57,658 = 57,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,614x = 57,658 × 57,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,614x = 3,324,444,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,324,444,964/26,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,913.39
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