Finding the Third Proportional to 17,240 and 25,537
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,240 and 25,537 is: 37,827.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,240 : 25,537 = 25,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,240/25,537 = 25,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,240x = 25,537 × 25,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,240x = 652,138,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 652,138,369/17,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,827.05
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