Finding the Third Proportional to 17,344 and 26,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,344 and 26,138 is: 39,390.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,344 : 26,138 = 26,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,344/26,138 = 26,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,344x = 26,138 × 26,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,344x = 683,195,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 683,195,044/17,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,390.86
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