Finding the Third Proportional to 17,180,738 and 24,032,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,180,738 and 24,032,494 is: 33,616,761.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,180,738 : 24,032,494 = 24,032,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,180,738/24,032,494 = 24,032,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,180,738x = 24,032,494 × 24,032,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,180,738x = 577,560,767,860,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 577,560,767,860,036/17,180,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,616,761.27
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