Finding the Third Proportional to 26,892 and 58,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,892 and 58,320 is: 126,477.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,892 : 58,320 = 58,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,892/58,320 = 58,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,892x = 58,320 × 58,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,892x = 3,401,222,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,401,222,400/26,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,477.11
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