Finding the Third Proportional to 17,289 and 26,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,289 and 26,744 is: 41,369.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,289 : 26,744 = 26,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,289/26,744 = 26,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,289x = 26,744 × 26,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,289x = 715,241,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 715,241,536/17,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,369.75
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