Finding the Third Proportional to 17,983 and 39,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,983 and 39,535 is: 86,916.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,983 : 39,535 = 39,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,983/39,535 = 39,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,983x = 39,535 × 39,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,983x = 1,563,016,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,563,016,225/17,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,916.32
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