Finding the Third Proportional to 17,094 and 24,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,094 and 24,969 is: 36,471.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,094 : 24,969 = 24,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,094/24,969 = 24,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,094x = 24,969 × 24,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,094x = 623,450,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 623,450,961/17,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,471.92
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