Finding the Third Proportional to 17,712 and 25,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,712 and 25,172 is: 35,774.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,712 : 25,172 = 25,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,712/25,172 = 25,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,712x = 25,172 × 25,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,712x = 633,629,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,629,584/17,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,774.03
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