Finding the Third Proportional to 17,406 and 26,043.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,406 and 26,043.75 is: 38,967.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,406 : 26,043.75 = 26,043.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,406/26,043.75 = 26,043.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,406x = 26,043.75 × 26,043.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,406x = 678,276,914.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 678,276,914.06/17,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,967.99
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