Finding the Third Proportional to 17,948 and 39,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,948 and 39,244 is: 85,808.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,948 : 39,244 = 39,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,948/39,244 = 39,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,948x = 39,244 × 39,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,948x = 1,540,091,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,540,091,536/17,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,808.53
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