Finding the Third Proportional to 17,533 and 36,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,533 and 36,360 is: 75,403.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,533 : 36,360 = 36,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,533/36,360 = 36,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,533x = 36,360 × 36,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,533x = 1,322,049,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,322,049,600/17,533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,403.50
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