Finding the Third Proportional to 17,957.50 and 39,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,957.50 and 39,344 is: 86,200.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,957.50 : 39,344 = 39,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,957.50/39,344 = 39,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,957.50x = 39,344 × 39,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,957.50x = 1,547,950,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,547,950,336/17,957.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,200.77
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