Finding the Third Proportional to 7,824 and 17,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,824 and 17,934 is: 41,107.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,824 : 17,934 = 17,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,824/17,934 = 17,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,824x = 17,934 × 17,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,824x = 321,628,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,628,356/7,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,107.92
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