Finding the Third Proportional to 17,328 and 26,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,328 and 26,820 is: 41,511.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,328 : 26,820 = 26,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,328/26,820 = 26,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,328x = 26,820 × 26,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,328x = 719,312,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 719,312,400/17,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,511.57
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