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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,828 and 38,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,828 and 38,044 is: 81,183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,828 : 38,044 = 38,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,828/38,044 = 38,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,828x = 38,044 × 38,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,828x = 1,447,345,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,345,936/17,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,183.86

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