Finding the Third Proportional to 17,864 and 39,231.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,864 and 39,231.50 is: 86,157.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,864 : 39,231.50 = 39,231.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,864/39,231.50 = 39,231.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,864x = 39,231.50 × 39,231.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,864x = 1,539,110,592.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,539,110,592.25/17,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,157.11
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