Finding the Third Proportional to 17,764 and 26,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,764 and 26,972 is: 40,952.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,764 : 26,972 = 26,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,764/26,972 = 26,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,764x = 26,972 × 26,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,764x = 727,488,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,488,784/17,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,952.98
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