Finding the Third Proportional to 26,645 and 57,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,645 and 57,808 is: 125,418.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,645 : 57,808 = 57,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,645/57,808 = 57,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,645x = 57,808 × 57,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,645x = 3,341,764,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,341,764,864/26,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,418.08
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