Finding the Third Proportional to 26,846 and 59,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,846 and 59,000 is: 129,665.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,846 : 59,000 = 59,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,846/59,000 = 59,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,846x = 59,000 × 59,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,846x = 3,481,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,481,000,000/26,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,665.50
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