Finding the Third Proportional to 17,328 and 26,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,328 and 26,118 is: 39,366.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,328 : 26,118 = 26,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,328/26,118 = 26,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,328x = 26,118 × 26,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,328x = 682,149,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 682,149,924/17,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,366.92
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