Finding the Third Proportional to 26,824 and 57,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,824 and 57,544 is: 123,445.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,824 : 57,544 = 57,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,824/57,544 = 57,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,824x = 57,544 × 57,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,824x = 3,311,311,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,311,311,936/26,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,445.87
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