Finding the Third Proportional to 26,619 and 58,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,619 and 58,639 is: 129,175.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,619 : 58,639 = 58,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,619/58,639 = 58,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,619x = 58,639 × 58,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,619x = 3,438,532,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,438,532,321/26,619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,175.86
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