Finding the Third Proportional to 17,900 and 32,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,900 and 32,248 is: 58,096.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,900 : 32,248 = 32,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,900/32,248 = 32,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,900x = 32,248 × 32,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,900x = 1,039,933,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,039,933,504/17,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,096.84
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