Finding the Third Proportional to 17,358 and 36,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,358 and 36,897 is: 78,430.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,358 : 36,897 = 36,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,358/36,897 = 36,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,358x = 36,897 × 36,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,358x = 1,361,388,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,361,388,609/17,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,430.04
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