Finding the Third Proportional to 17,574 and 26,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,574 and 26,363 is: 39,547.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,574 : 26,363 = 26,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,574/26,363 = 26,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,574x = 26,363 × 26,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,574x = 695,007,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,007,769/17,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,547.50
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