Finding the Third Proportional to 26,664 and 58,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,664 and 58,350 is: 127,689.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,664 : 58,350 = 58,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,664/58,350 = 58,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,664x = 58,350 × 58,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,664x = 3,404,722,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,404,722,500/26,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,689.86
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