Finding the Third Proportional to 17,538.75 and 26,232.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,538.75 and 26,232.75 is: 39,236.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,538.75 : 26,232.75 = 26,232.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,538.75/26,232.75 = 26,232.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,538.75x = 26,232.75 × 26,232.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,538.75x = 688,157,172.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,157,172.56/17,538.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,236.39
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