Finding the Third Proportional to 17,282 and 40,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,282 and 40,469 is: 94,765.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,282 : 40,469 = 40,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,282/40,469 = 40,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,282x = 40,469 × 40,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,282x = 1,637,739,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,637,739,961/17,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,765.65
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