Finding the Third Proportional to 17,953 and 39,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,953 and 39,170 is: 85,461.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,953 : 39,170 = 39,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,953/39,170 = 39,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,953x = 39,170 × 39,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,953x = 1,534,288,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,534,288,900/17,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,461.42
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