Finding the Third Proportional to 17,266 and 26,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,266 and 26,402 is: 40,372.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,266 : 26,402 = 26,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,266/26,402 = 26,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,266x = 26,402 × 26,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,266x = 697,065,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 697,065,604/17,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,372.15
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