Finding the Third Proportional to 26,808 and 58,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,808 and 58,800 is: 128,970.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,808 : 58,800 = 58,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,808/58,800 = 58,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,808x = 58,800 × 58,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,808x = 3,457,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,457,440,000/26,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,970.46
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