Finding the Third Proportional to 17,742 and 24,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,742 and 24,669 is: 34,300.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,742 : 24,669 = 24,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,742/24,669 = 24,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,742x = 24,669 × 24,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,742x = 608,559,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,559,561/17,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,300.51
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