Finding the Third Proportional to 17,540.50 and 26,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,540.50 and 26,331 is: 39,526.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,540.50 : 26,331 = 26,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,540.50/26,331 = 26,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,540.50x = 26,331 × 26,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,540.50x = 693,321,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 693,321,561/17,540.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,526.90
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