Finding the Third Proportional to 17,352 and 26,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,352 and 26,076 is: 39,186.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,352 : 26,076 = 26,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,352/26,076 = 26,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,352x = 26,076 × 26,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,352x = 679,957,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 679,957,776/17,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,186.13
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