Finding the Third Proportional to 17,326 and 25,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,326 and 25,341 is: 37,063.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,326 : 25,341 = 25,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,326/25,341 = 25,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,326x = 25,341 × 25,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,326x = 642,166,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 642,166,281/17,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,063.74
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