Finding the Third Proportional to 17,340.75 and 19,887.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,340.75 and 19,887.75 is: 22,808.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,340.75 : 19,887.75 = 19,887.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,340.75/19,887.75 = 19,887.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,340.75x = 19,887.75 × 19,887.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,340.75x = 395,522,600.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,522,600.06/17,340.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,808.85
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