Finding the Third Proportional to 17,220 and 36,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,220 and 36,474 is: 77,256.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,220 : 36,474 = 36,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,220/36,474 = 36,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,220x = 36,474 × 36,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,220x = 1,330,352,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,330,352,676/17,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,256.25
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