Finding the Third Proportional to 17,908 and 26,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,908 and 26,316 is: 38,671.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,908 : 26,316 = 26,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,908/26,316 = 26,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,908x = 26,316 × 26,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,908x = 692,531,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 692,531,856/17,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,671.65
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