Finding the Third Proportional to 17,007,676 and 26,177,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,007,676 and 26,177,201 is: 40,290,387.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,007,676 : 26,177,201 = 26,177,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,007,676/26,177,201 = 26,177,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,007,676x = 26,177,201 × 26,177,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,007,676x = 685,245,852,194,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 685,245,852,194,401/17,007,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,290,387.25
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