Finding the Third Proportional to 17,320 and 26,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,320 and 26,000 is: 39,030.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,320 : 26,000 = 26,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,320/26,000 = 26,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,320x = 26,000 × 26,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,320x = 676,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 676,000,000/17,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,030.02
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