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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,869 and 38,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,869 and 38,110 is: 81,278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869 : 38,110 = 38,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869/38,110 = 38,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869x = 38,110 × 38,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869x = 1,452,372,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,372,100/17,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,278.87

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