Finding the Third Proportional to 17,690 and 24,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,690 and 24,784 is: 34,722.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,690 : 24,784 = 24,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,690/24,784 = 24,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,690x = 24,784 × 24,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,690x = 614,246,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,246,656/17,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,722.82
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