Finding the Third Proportional to 26,957 and 58,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,957 and 58,496 is: 126,934.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,957 : 58,496 = 58,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,957/58,496 = 58,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,957x = 58,496 × 58,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,957x = 3,421,782,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,421,782,016/26,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,934.82
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