Finding the Third Proportional to 17,054 and 37,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,054 and 37,025 is: 80,382.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,054 : 37,025 = 37,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,054/37,025 = 37,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,054x = 37,025 × 37,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,054x = 1,370,850,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,370,850,625/17,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,382.94
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