Finding the Third Proportional to 17,420 and 33,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,420 and 33,964 is: 66,220.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,420 : 33,964 = 33,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,420/33,964 = 33,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,420x = 33,964 × 33,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,420x = 1,153,553,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,153,553,296/17,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,220.05
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