Finding the Third Proportional to 17,496 and 26,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,496 and 26,244 is: 39,366
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,496 : 26,244 = 26,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,496/26,244 = 26,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,496x = 26,244 × 26,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,496x = 688,747,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,747,536/17,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,366
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