Finding the Third Proportional to 17,324 and 26,142
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,324 and 26,142 is: 39,448.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,324 : 26,142 = 26,142 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,324/26,142 = 26,142/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,324x = 26,142 × 26,142 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,324x = 683,404,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 683,404,164/17,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,448.40
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