Finding the Third Proportional to 26,741 and 56,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,741 and 56,923 is: 121,170.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,741 : 56,923 = 56,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,741/56,923 = 56,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,741x = 56,923 × 56,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,741x = 3,240,227,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,240,227,929/26,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,170.78
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