Finding the Third Proportional to 26,668 and 58,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,668 and 58,360 is: 127,714.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,668 : 58,360 = 58,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,668/58,360 = 58,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,668x = 58,360 × 58,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,668x = 3,405,889,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,405,889,600/26,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,714.47
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