Finding the Third Proportional to 17,114 and 25,078
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,114 and 25,078 is: 36,748.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,114 : 25,078 = 25,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,114/25,078 = 25,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,114x = 25,078 × 25,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,114x = 628,906,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,906,084/17,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,748.05
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