Finding the Third Proportional to 17,952 and 39,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,952 and 39,168 is: 85,457.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,952 : 39,168 = 39,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,952/39,168 = 39,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,952x = 39,168 × 39,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,952x = 1,534,132,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,534,132,224/17,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,457.45
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