Finding the Third Proportional to 17,724 and 38,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,724 and 38,382 is: 83,117.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,724 : 38,382 = 38,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,724/38,382 = 38,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,724x = 38,382 × 38,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,724x = 1,473,177,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,473,177,924/17,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,117.69
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