Finding the Third Proportional to 17,250 and 37,657.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,250 and 37,657.50 is: 82,207.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,250 : 37,657.50 = 37,657.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,250/37,657.50 = 37,657.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,250x = 37,657.50 × 37,657.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,250x = 1,418,087,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,418,087,306.25/17,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,207.96
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