Finding the Third Proportional to 17,970 and 36,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,970 and 36,660 is: 74,788.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,970 : 36,660 = 36,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,970/36,660 = 36,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,970x = 36,660 × 36,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,970x = 1,343,955,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,343,955,600/17,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,788.85
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