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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,778 and 38,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,778 and 38,244 is: 82,270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,778 : 38,244 = 38,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,778/38,244 = 38,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,778x = 38,244 × 38,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,778x = 1,462,603,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,603,536/17,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,270.42

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