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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,344 and 38,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,344 and 38,570 is: 85,772.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344 : 38,570 = 38,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344/38,570 = 38,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344x = 38,570 × 38,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344x = 1,487,644,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,644,900/17,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,772.88

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