Finding the Third Proportional to 17,008 and 25,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,008 and 25,529 is: 38,319.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,008 : 25,529 = 25,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,008/25,529 = 25,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,008x = 25,529 × 25,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,008x = 651,729,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,729,841/17,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,319.02
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