Finding the Third Proportional to 17,347 and 36,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,347 and 36,853 is: 78,292.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,347 : 36,853 = 36,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,347/36,853 = 36,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,347x = 36,853 × 36,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,347x = 1,358,143,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,358,143,609/17,347 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,292.71
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