Finding the Third Proportional to 26,716 and 58,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,716 and 58,076 is: 126,247.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,716 : 58,076 = 58,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,716/58,076 = 58,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,716x = 58,076 × 58,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,716x = 3,372,821,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,372,821,776/26,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,247.26
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