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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,748 and 38,113

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,748 and 38,113 is: 81,845.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748 : 38,113 = 38,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748/38,113 = 38,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748x = 38,113 × 38,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748x = 1,452,600,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,600,769/17,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,845.89

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