Finding the Third Proportional to 17,916 and 26,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,916 and 26,775 is: 40,014.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,916 : 26,775 = 26,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,916/26,775 = 26,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,916x = 26,775 × 26,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,916x = 716,900,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,900,625/17,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,014.55
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