Finding the Third Proportional to 26,740 and 58,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,740 and 58,664 is: 128,701.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,740 : 58,664 = 58,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,740/58,664 = 58,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,740x = 58,664 × 58,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,740x = 3,441,464,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,441,464,896/26,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,701.01
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