Finding the Third Proportional to 26,944 and 58,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,944 and 58,928 is: 128,878.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,944 : 58,928 = 58,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,944/58,928 = 58,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,944x = 58,928 × 58,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,944x = 3,472,509,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,472,509,184/26,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,878.76
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