Finding the Third Proportional to 17,376 and 38,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,376 and 38,208 is: 84,015.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,376 : 38,208 = 38,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,376/38,208 = 38,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,376x = 38,208 × 38,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,376x = 1,459,851,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,459,851,264/17,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,015.38
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