Finding the Third Proportional to 17,473,926 and 26,059,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,473,926 and 26,059,356 is: 38,863,048.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,473,926 : 26,059,356 = 26,059,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,473,926/26,059,356 = 26,059,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,473,926x = 26,059,356 × 26,059,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,473,926x = 679,090,035,134,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 679,090,035,134,736/17,473,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,863,048.59
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