Finding the Third Proportional to 17,634 and 38,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,634 and 38,172 is: 82,630.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,634 : 38,172 = 38,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,634/38,172 = 38,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,634x = 38,172 × 38,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,634x = 1,457,101,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,457,101,584/17,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,630.24
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