Finding the Third Proportional to 17,750 and 26,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,750 and 26,627 is: 39,943.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,750 : 26,627 = 26,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,750/26,627 = 26,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,750x = 26,627 × 26,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,750x = 708,997,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 708,997,129/17,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,943.50
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