Finding the Third Proportional to 17,717 and 38,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,717 and 38,530 is: 83,793.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,717 : 38,530 = 38,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,717/38,530 = 38,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,717x = 38,530 × 38,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,717x = 1,484,560,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,484,560,900/17,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,793.02
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