Finding the Third Proportional to 17,874 and 39,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,874 and 39,204 is: 85,988.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,874 : 39,204 = 39,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,874/39,204 = 39,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,874x = 39,204 × 39,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,874x = 1,536,953,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,536,953,616/17,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,988.23
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