Finding the Third Proportional to 17,037 and 25,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,037 and 25,863 is: 39,261.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,037 : 25,863 = 25,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,037/25,863 = 25,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,037x = 25,863 × 25,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,037x = 668,894,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 668,894,769/17,037 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,261.30
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