Finding the Third Proportional to 17,288 and 25,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,288 and 25,176 is: 36,663.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,288 : 25,176 = 25,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,288/25,176 = 25,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,288x = 25,176 × 25,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,288x = 633,830,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,830,976/17,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,663.06
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