Finding the Third Proportional to 17,860 and 26,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,860 and 26,952 is: 40,672.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,860 : 26,952 = 26,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,860/26,952 = 26,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,860x = 26,952 × 26,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,860x = 726,410,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,410,304/17,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,672.47
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