Finding the Third Proportional to 17,475.75 and 20,877.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,475.75 and 20,877.75 is: 24,942.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,475.75 : 20,877.75 = 20,877.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,475.75/20,877.75 = 20,877.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,475.75x = 20,877.75 × 20,877.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,475.75x = 435,880,445.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,880,445.06/17,475.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,942.02
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