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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,606 and 38,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,606 and 38,250 is: 83,100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606 : 38,250 = 38,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606/38,250 = 38,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606x = 38,250 × 38,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606x = 1,463,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,062,500/17,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,100.22

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