Finding the Third Proportional to 17,937 and 36,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,937 and 36,604 is: 74,697.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,937 : 36,604 = 36,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,937/36,604 = 36,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,937x = 36,604 × 36,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,937x = 1,339,852,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,339,852,816/17,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,697.71
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