Finding the Third Proportional to 17,286 and 19,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,286 and 19,839 is: 22,769.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,286 : 19,839 = 19,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,286/19,839 = 19,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,286x = 19,839 × 19,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,286x = 393,585,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,585,921/17,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,769.06
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