Finding the Third Proportional to 17,084 and 25,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,084 and 25,653 is: 38,520.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,084 : 25,653 = 25,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,084/25,653 = 25,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,084x = 25,653 × 25,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,084x = 658,076,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 658,076,409/17,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,520.04
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