Finding the Third Proportional to 17,702 and 25,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,702 and 25,869 is: 37,803.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,702 : 25,869 = 25,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,702/25,869 = 25,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,702x = 25,869 × 25,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,702x = 669,205,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 669,205,161/17,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,803.93
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