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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,444 and 38,783

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,444 and 38,783 is: 86,225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444 : 38,783 = 38,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444/38,783 = 38,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444x = 38,783 × 38,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444x = 1,504,121,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,121,089/17,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,225.70

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