Finding the Third Proportional to 17,919 and 25,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,919 and 25,066 is: 35,063.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,919 : 25,066 = 25,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,919/25,066 = 25,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,919x = 25,066 × 25,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,919x = 628,304,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,304,356/17,919 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,063.58
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