Finding the Third Proportional to 17,542 and 38,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,542 and 38,000 is: 82,316.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,542 : 38,000 = 38,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,542/38,000 = 38,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,542x = 38,000 × 38,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,542x = 1,444,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,444,000,000/17,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,316.73
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