Finding the Third Proportional to 26,682 and 58,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,682 and 58,283 is: 127,310.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,682 : 58,283 = 58,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,682/58,283 = 58,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,682x = 58,283 × 58,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,682x = 3,396,908,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,396,908,089/26,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,310.85
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