Finding the Third Proportional to 17,740 and 38,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,740 and 38,804 is: 84,878.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,740 : 38,804 = 38,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,740/38,804 = 38,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,740x = 38,804 × 38,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,740x = 1,505,750,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,505,750,416/17,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,878.83
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