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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,533 and 38,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,533 and 38,233 is: 83,372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533 : 38,233 = 38,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533/38,233 = 38,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533x = 38,233 × 38,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533x = 1,461,762,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,762,289/17,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,372.06

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