Finding the Third Proportional to 17,120 and 27,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,120 and 27,165 is: 43,103.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,120 : 27,165 = 27,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,120/27,165 = 27,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,120x = 27,165 × 27,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,120x = 737,937,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 737,937,225/17,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,103.81
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