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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,954 and 39,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,954 and 39,172 is: 85,465.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954 : 39,172 = 39,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954/39,172 = 39,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954x = 39,172 × 39,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954x = 1,534,445,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,445,584/17,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,465.39

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