Finding the Third Proportional to 17,280 and 26,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,280 and 26,433 is: 40,434.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,280 : 26,433 = 26,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,280/26,433 = 26,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,280x = 26,433 × 26,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,280x = 698,703,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 698,703,489/17,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,434.23
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