Finding the Third Proportional to 17,718.75 and 38,895.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,718.75 and 38,895.75 is: 85,382.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,718.75 : 38,895.75 = 38,895.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,718.75/38,895.75 = 38,895.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,718.75x = 38,895.75 × 38,895.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,718.75x = 1,512,879,368.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,512,879,368.06/17,718.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,382.96
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