Finding the Third Proportional to 17,828 and 38,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,828 and 38,964 is: 85,157.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,828 : 38,964 = 38,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,828/38,964 = 38,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,828x = 38,964 × 38,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,828x = 1,518,193,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,518,193,296/17,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,157.80
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