Finding the Third Proportional to 17,960 and 25,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,960 and 25,246 is: 35,487.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,960 : 25,246 = 25,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,960/25,246 = 25,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,960x = 25,246 × 25,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,960x = 637,360,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 637,360,516/17,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,487.78
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