Finding the Third Proportional to 17,966 and 39,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,966 and 39,388 is: 86,352.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,966 : 39,388 = 39,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,966/39,388 = 39,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,966x = 39,388 × 39,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,966x = 1,551,414,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,551,414,544/17,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,352.81
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