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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,932 and 38,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,932 and 38,312 is: 81,854.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932 : 38,312 = 38,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932/38,312 = 38,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932x = 38,312 × 38,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932x = 1,467,809,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,809,344/17,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,854.19

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