Finding the Third Proportional to 26,818 and 58,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,818 and 58,820 is: 129,010.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,818 : 58,820 = 58,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,818/58,820 = 58,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,818x = 58,820 × 58,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,818x = 3,459,792,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,459,792,400/26,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,010.08
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