Finding the Third Proportional to 17,620.50 and 25,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,620.50 and 25,944 is: 38,199.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,620.50 : 25,944 = 25,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,620.50/25,944 = 25,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,620.50x = 25,944 × 25,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,620.50x = 673,091,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 673,091,136/17,620.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,199.32
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