Finding the Third Proportional to 26,774 and 56,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,774 and 56,762 is: 120,337.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,774 : 56,762 = 56,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,774/56,762 = 56,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,774x = 56,762 × 56,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,774x = 3,221,924,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,221,924,644/26,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,337.81
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