Finding the Third Proportional to 26,843 and 56,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,843 and 56,134 is: 117,387.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,843 : 56,134 = 56,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,843/56,134 = 56,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,843x = 56,134 × 56,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,843x = 3,151,025,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,151,025,956/26,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,387.25
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