Finding the Third Proportional to 17,524 and 36,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,524 and 36,524 is: 76,124.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,524 : 36,524 = 36,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,524/36,524 = 36,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,524x = 36,524 × 36,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,524x = 1,334,002,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,334,002,576/17,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,124.32
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