Finding the Third Proportional to 17,608 and 37,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,608 and 37,792 is: 81,112.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,608 : 37,792 = 37,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,608/37,792 = 37,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,608x = 37,792 × 37,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,608x = 1,428,235,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,428,235,264/17,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,112.86
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