Finding the Third Proportional to 17,016 and 36,052.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,016 and 36,052.50 is: 76,385.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,016 : 36,052.50 = 36,052.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,016/36,052.50 = 36,052.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,016x = 36,052.50 × 36,052.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,016x = 1,299,782,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,299,782,756.25/17,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,385.92
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