Finding the Third Proportional to 17,268.75 and 36,987.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,268.75 and 36,987.75 is: 79,223.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,268.75 : 36,987.75 = 36,987.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,268.75/36,987.75 = 36,987.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,268.75x = 36,987.75 × 36,987.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,268.75x = 1,368,093,650.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,368,093,650.06/17,268.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,223.66
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