Finding the Third Proportional to 17,506 and 38,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,506 and 38,414 is: 84,293.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,506 : 38,414 = 38,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,506/38,414 = 38,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,506x = 38,414 × 38,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,506x = 1,475,635,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,475,635,396/17,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,293.12
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