Finding the Third Proportional to 17,180 and 36,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,180 and 36,901 is: 79,259.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,180 : 36,901 = 36,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,180/36,901 = 36,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,180x = 36,901 × 36,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,180x = 1,361,683,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,361,683,801/17,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,259.83
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