Finding the Third Proportional to 17,190 and 23,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,190 and 23,193 is: 31,292.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,190 : 23,193 = 23,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,190/23,193 = 23,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,190x = 23,193 × 23,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,190x = 537,915,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 537,915,249/17,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,292.34
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