Finding the Third Proportional to 17,707,440 and 26,054,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,707,440 and 26,054,802 is: 38,337,145.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,707,440 : 26,054,802 = 26,054,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,707,440/26,054,802 = 26,054,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,707,440x = 26,054,802 × 26,054,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,707,440x = 678,852,707,259,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 678,852,707,259,204/17,707,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,337,145.70
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