Finding the Third Proportional to 17,516 and 38,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,516 and 38,439 is: 84,354.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,516 : 38,439 = 38,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,516/38,439 = 38,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,516x = 38,439 × 38,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,516x = 1,477,556,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,477,556,721/17,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,354.69
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