Finding the Third Proportional to 17,064 and 35,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,064 and 35,312 is: 73,074.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,064 : 35,312 = 35,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,064/35,312 = 35,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,064x = 35,312 × 35,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,064x = 1,246,937,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,246,937,344/17,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,074.15
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