Finding the Third Proportional to 17,354 and 40,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,354 and 40,496 is: 94,498.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,354 : 40,496 = 40,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,354/40,496 = 40,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,354x = 40,496 × 40,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,354x = 1,639,926,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,639,926,016/17,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,498.45
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