Finding the Third Proportional to 17,872 and 38,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,872 and 38,560 is: 83,195.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,872 : 38,560 = 38,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,872/38,560 = 38,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,872x = 38,560 × 38,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,872x = 1,486,873,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,486,873,600/17,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,195.70
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