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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,808 and 38,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,808 and 38,652 is: 83,893.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,808 : 38,652 = 38,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,808/38,652 = 38,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,808x = 38,652 × 38,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,808x = 1,493,977,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,977,104/17,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,893.59

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