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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,913 and 38,467

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,913 and 38,467 is: 82,605.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,913 : 38,467 = 38,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,913/38,467 = 38,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,913x = 38,467 × 38,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,913x = 1,479,710,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,710,089/17,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,605.38

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