Finding the Third Proportional to 17,228,370 and 26,689,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,228,370 and 26,689,548 is: 41,346,451.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,228,370 : 26,689,548 = 26,689,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,228,370/26,689,548 = 26,689,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,228,370x = 26,689,548 × 26,689,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,228,370x = 712,331,972,444,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 712,331,972,444,304/17,228,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,346,451.95
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