Finding the Third Proportional to 17,408 and 38,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,408 and 38,272 is: 84,142.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,408 : 38,272 = 38,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,408/38,272 = 38,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,408x = 38,272 × 38,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,408x = 1,464,745,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,464,745,984/17,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,142.12
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