Finding the Third Proportional to 26,670 and 56,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,670 and 56,618 is: 120,194.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,670 : 56,618 = 56,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,670/56,618 = 56,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,670x = 56,618 × 56,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,670x = 3,205,597,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,205,597,924/26,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,194.90
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