Finding the Third Proportional to 17,309 and 27,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,309 and 27,122 is: 42,498.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,309 : 27,122 = 27,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,309/27,122 = 27,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,309x = 27,122 × 27,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,309x = 735,602,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 735,602,884/17,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,498.29
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