Finding the Third Proportional to 17,472 and 26,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,472 and 26,220 is: 39,348.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,472 : 26,220 = 26,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,472/26,220 = 26,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,472x = 26,220 × 26,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,472x = 687,488,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,488,400/17,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,348.01
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