Finding the Third Proportional to 17,688 and 27,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,688 and 27,608 is: 43,091.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,688 : 27,608 = 27,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,688/27,608 = 27,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,688x = 27,608 × 27,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,688x = 762,201,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 762,201,664/17,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,091.46
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