Finding the Third Proportional to 17,968 and 36,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,968 and 36,422 is: 73,829.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,968 : 36,422 = 36,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,968/36,422 = 36,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,968x = 36,422 × 36,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,968x = 1,326,562,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,326,562,084/17,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,829.15
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