Finding the Third Proportional to 17,152 and 26,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,152 and 26,547 is: 41,088.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,152 : 26,547 = 26,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,152/26,547 = 26,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,152x = 26,547 × 26,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,152x = 704,743,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 704,743,209/17,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,088.11
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