Finding the Third Proportional to 26,778 and 58,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,778 and 58,319 is: 127,011.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,778 : 58,319 = 58,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,778/58,319 = 58,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,778x = 58,319 × 58,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,778x = 3,401,105,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,401,105,761/26,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,011.19
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