Finding the Third Proportional to 26,922 and 58,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,922 and 58,440 is: 126,856.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,922 : 58,440 = 58,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,922/58,440 = 58,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,922x = 58,440 × 58,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,922x = 3,415,233,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,415,233,600/26,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,856.61
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