Finding the Third Proportional to 17,517 and 26,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,517 and 26,148 is: 39,031.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,517 : 26,148 = 26,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,517/26,148 = 26,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,517x = 26,148 × 26,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,517x = 683,717,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 683,717,904/17,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,031.68
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