Finding the Third Proportional to 17,215 and 26,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,215 and 26,166 is: 39,771.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,215 : 26,166 = 26,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,215/26,166 = 26,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,215x = 26,166 × 26,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,215x = 684,659,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 684,659,556/17,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,771.10
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