Finding the Third Proportional to 17,518 and 26,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,518 and 26,295 is: 39,469.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,518 : 26,295 = 26,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,518/26,295 = 26,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,518x = 26,295 × 26,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,518x = 691,427,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 691,427,025/17,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,469.52
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