Finding the Third Proportional to 26,798 and 62,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,798 and 62,309 is: 144,876.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,798 : 62,309 = 62,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,798/62,309 = 62,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,798x = 62,309 × 62,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,798x = 3,882,411,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,882,411,481/26,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,876.91
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