Finding the Third Proportional to 17,490 and 26,239.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,490 and 26,239.50 is: 39,366.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,490 : 26,239.50 = 26,239.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,490/26,239.50 = 26,239.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,490x = 26,239.50 × 26,239.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,490x = 688,511,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,511,360.25/17,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,366.00
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