Finding the Third Proportional to 17,184 and 36,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,184 and 36,618 is: 78,030.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,184 : 36,618 = 36,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,184/36,618 = 36,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,184x = 36,618 × 36,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,184x = 1,340,877,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,340,877,924/17,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,030.61
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