Finding the Third Proportional to 7,330 and 17,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,330 and 17,717 is: 42,822.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,330 : 17,717 = 17,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,330/17,717 = 17,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,330x = 17,717 × 17,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,330x = 313,892,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,892,089/7,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,822.93
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