Finding the Third Proportional to 16,974 and 26,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,974 and 26,397 is: 41,051.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,974 : 26,397 = 26,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,974/26,397 = 26,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,974x = 26,397 × 26,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,974x = 696,801,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 696,801,609/16,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,051.11
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