Finding the Third Proportional to 26,810 and 58,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,810 and 58,234 is: 126,490.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,810 : 58,234 = 58,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,810/58,234 = 58,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,810x = 58,234 × 58,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,810x = 3,391,198,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,391,198,756/26,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,490.07
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