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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,909 and 38,635

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,909 and 38,635 is: 83,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909 : 38,635 = 38,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909/38,635 = 38,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909x = 38,635 × 38,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909x = 1,492,663,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,663,225/17,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,347.10

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