Finding the Third Proportional to 17,242 and 26,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,242 and 26,364 is: 40,312.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,242 : 26,364 = 26,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,242/26,364 = 26,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,242x = 26,364 × 26,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,242x = 695,060,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,060,496/17,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,312.06
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