Finding the Third Proportional to 17,886 and 27,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,886 and 27,853 is: 43,374.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,886 : 27,853 = 27,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,886/27,853 = 27,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,886x = 27,853 × 27,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,886x = 775,789,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 775,789,609/17,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,374.13
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