Finding the Third Proportional to 17,640 and 23,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,640 and 23,517 is: 31,352.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,640 : 23,517 = 23,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,640/23,517 = 23,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,640x = 23,517 × 23,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,640x = 553,049,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,049,289/17,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,352.00
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