Finding the Third Proportional to 17,446 and 22,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,446 and 22,694 is: 29,520.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,446 : 22,694 = 22,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,446/22,694 = 22,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,446x = 22,694 × 22,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,446x = 515,017,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,017,636/17,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,520.67
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