Finding the Third Proportional to 8,173.50 and 17,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,173.50 and 17,301 is: 36,621.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,173.50 : 17,301 = 17,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,173.50/17,301 = 17,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,173.50x = 17,301 × 17,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,173.50x = 299,324,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,324,601/8,173.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,621.35
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