Finding the Third Proportional to 8,479 and 17,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,479 and 17,197 is: 34,878.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,479 : 17,197 = 17,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,479/17,197 = 17,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,479x = 17,197 × 17,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,479x = 295,736,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,736,809/8,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,878.74
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