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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,296.50 and 38,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,296.50 and 38,067 is: 83,779.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.50 : 38,067 = 38,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.50/38,067 = 38,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.50x = 38,067 × 38,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.50x = 1,449,096,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,096,489/17,296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,779.75

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