Finding the Third Proportional to 17,452.13 and 24,927.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,452.13 and 24,927.75 is: 35,605.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,452.13 : 24,927.75 = 24,927.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,452.13/24,927.75 = 24,927.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,452.13x = 24,927.75 × 24,927.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,452.13x = 621,392,720.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 621,392,720.06/17,452.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,605.56
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