Finding the Third Proportional to 17,376 and 26,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,376 and 26,788 is: 41,298.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,376 : 26,788 = 26,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,376/26,788 = 26,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,376x = 26,788 × 26,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,376x = 717,596,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 717,596,944/17,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,298.17
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