Finding the Third Proportional to 17,024 and 36,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,024 and 36,640 is: 78,858.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,024 : 36,640 = 36,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,024/36,640 = 36,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,024x = 36,640 × 36,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,024x = 1,342,489,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,342,489,600/17,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,858.65
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