Finding the Third Proportional to 17,464 and 27,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,464 and 27,024 is: 41,817.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,464 : 27,024 = 27,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,464/27,024 = 27,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,464x = 27,024 × 27,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,464x = 730,296,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 730,296,576/17,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,817.26
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