Finding the Third Proportional to 17,728 and 38,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,728 and 38,368 is: 83,038.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,728 : 38,368 = 38,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,728/38,368 = 38,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,728x = 38,368 × 38,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,728x = 1,472,103,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,472,103,424/17,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,038.32
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