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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,682 and 38,486.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,682 and 38,486.25 is: 83,768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,682 : 38,486.25 = 38,486.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,682/38,486.25 = 38,486.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,682x = 38,486.25 × 38,486.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,682x = 1,481,191,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,191,439.06/17,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,768.32

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