Finding the Third Proportional to 17,862 and 38,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,862 and 38,316 is: 82,192.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,862 : 38,316 = 38,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,862/38,316 = 38,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,862x = 38,316 × 38,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,862x = 1,468,115,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,468,115,856/17,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,192.13
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