Finding the Third Proportional to 17,508 and 22,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,508 and 22,977 is: 30,154.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,508 : 22,977 = 22,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,508/22,977 = 22,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,508x = 22,977 × 22,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,508x = 527,942,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 527,942,529/17,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,154.36
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