Finding the Third Proportional to 17,400 and 24,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,400 and 24,852 is: 35,495.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,400 : 24,852 = 24,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,400/24,852 = 24,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,400x = 24,852 × 24,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,400x = 617,621,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,621,904/17,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,495.51
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