Finding the Third Proportional to 17,550 and 38,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,550 and 38,794 is: 85,753.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,550 : 38,794 = 38,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,550/38,794 = 38,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,550x = 38,794 × 38,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,550x = 1,504,974,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,504,974,436/17,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,753.53
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