Finding the Third Proportional to 17,208 and 26,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,208 and 26,464 is: 40,698.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,208 : 26,464 = 26,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,208/26,464 = 26,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,208x = 26,464 × 26,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,208x = 700,343,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 700,343,296/17,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,698.70
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