Finding the Third Proportional to 17,048 and 36,465.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,048 and 36,465.50 is: 77,999.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,048 : 36,465.50 = 36,465.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,048/36,465.50 = 36,465.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,048x = 36,465.50 × 36,465.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,048x = 1,329,732,690.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,329,732,690.25/17,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,999.34
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