Finding the Third Proportional to 17,400 and 27,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,400 and 27,728 is: 44,186.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,400 : 27,728 = 27,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,400/27,728 = 27,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,400x = 27,728 × 27,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,400x = 768,841,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 768,841,984/17,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,186.32
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