Finding the Third Proportional to 17,216 and 36,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,216 and 36,688 is: 78,183.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,216 : 36,688 = 36,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,216/36,688 = 36,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,216x = 36,688 × 36,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,216x = 1,346,009,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,346,009,344/17,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,183.63
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