Finding the Third Proportional to 17,232 and 20,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,232 and 20,133 is: 23,522.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,232 : 20,133 = 20,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,232/20,133 = 20,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,232x = 20,133 × 20,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,232x = 405,337,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,337,689/17,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,522.38
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