Finding the Third Proportional to 26,902 and 58,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,902 and 58,340 is: 126,516.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,902 : 58,340 = 58,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,902/58,340 = 58,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,902x = 58,340 × 58,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,902x = 3,403,555,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,403,555,600/26,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,516.82
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