Finding the Third Proportional to 17,214 and 25,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,214 and 25,317 is: 37,234.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,214 : 25,317 = 25,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,214/25,317 = 25,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,214x = 25,317 × 25,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,214x = 640,950,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 640,950,489/17,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,234.26
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