Finding the Third Proportional to 17,757 and 36,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,757 and 36,315 is: 74,268.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,757 : 36,315 = 36,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,757/36,315 = 36,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,757x = 36,315 × 36,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,757x = 1,318,779,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,318,779,225/17,757 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,268.13
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