Finding the Third Proportional to 17,206 and 18,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,206 and 18,826 is: 20,598.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,206 : 18,826 = 18,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,206/18,826 = 18,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,206x = 18,826 × 18,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,206x = 354,418,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,418,276/17,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,598.53
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