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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,486 and 38,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,486 and 38,086 is: 82,954.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486 : 38,086 = 38,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486/38,086 = 38,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486x = 38,086 × 38,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486x = 1,450,543,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,543,396/17,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,954.56

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