Finding the Third Proportional to 26,990 and 59,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,990 and 59,294 is: 130,262.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,990 : 59,294 = 59,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,990/59,294 = 59,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,990x = 59,294 × 59,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,990x = 3,515,778,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,515,778,436/26,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,262.26
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