Finding the Third Proportional to 17,244 and 26,362.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,244 and 26,362.50 is: 40,302.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,244 : 26,362.50 = 26,362.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,244/26,362.50 = 26,362.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,244x = 26,362.50 × 26,362.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,244x = 694,981,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,981,406.25/17,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,302.80
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