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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,736 and 38,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,736 and 38,394 is: 83,113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,736 : 38,394 = 38,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,736/38,394 = 38,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,736x = 38,394 × 38,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,736x = 1,474,099,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,099,236/17,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,113.40

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