Finding the Third Proportional to 26,676 and 61,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,676 and 61,830 is: 143,310.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,676 : 61,830 = 61,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,676/61,830 = 61,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,676x = 61,830 × 61,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,676x = 3,822,948,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,822,948,900/26,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,310.43
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