Finding the Third Proportional to 17,717,834 and 26,935,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,717,834 and 26,935,149 is: 40,947,570.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,717,834 : 26,935,149 = 26,935,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,717,834/26,935,149 = 26,935,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,717,834x = 26,935,149 × 26,935,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,717,834x = 725,502,251,652,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 725,502,251,652,201/17,717,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,947,570.21
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