Finding the Third Proportional to 17,444 and 26,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,444 and 26,382 is: 39,899.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,444 : 26,382 = 26,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,444/26,382 = 26,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,444x = 26,382 × 26,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,444x = 696,009,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 696,009,924/17,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,899.67
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