Finding the Third Proportional to 17,246 and 37,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,246 and 37,309 is: 80,712.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,246 : 37,309 = 37,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,246/37,309 = 37,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,246x = 37,309 × 37,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,246x = 1,391,961,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,391,961,481/17,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,712.14
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