Finding the Third Proportional to 26,712 and 57,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,712 and 57,130 is: 122,186.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,712 : 57,130 = 57,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,712/57,130 = 57,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,712x = 57,130 × 57,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,712x = 3,263,836,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,263,836,900/26,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,186.17
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