Finding the Third Proportional to 17,224 and 36,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,224 and 36,798 is: 78,616.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,224 : 36,798 = 36,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,224/36,798 = 36,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,224x = 36,798 × 36,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,224x = 1,354,092,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,354,092,804/17,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,616.63
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