Finding the Third Proportional to 17,382 and 36,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,382 and 36,228 is: 75,507.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,382 : 36,228 = 36,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,382/36,228 = 36,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,382x = 36,228 × 36,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,382x = 1,312,467,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,312,467,984/17,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,507.31
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