Finding the Third Proportional to 17,534 and 23,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,534 and 23,626 is: 31,834.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,534 : 23,626 = 23,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,534/23,626 = 23,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,534x = 23,626 × 23,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,534x = 558,187,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,187,876/17,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,834.60
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