Finding the Third Proportional to 17,484 and 38,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,484 and 38,913 is: 86,606.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,484 : 38,913 = 38,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,484/38,913 = 38,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,484x = 38,913 × 38,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,484x = 1,514,221,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,514,221,569/17,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,606.13
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