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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,974 and 38,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,974 and 38,755 is: 83,562.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,974 : 38,755 = 38,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,974/38,755 = 38,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,974x = 38,755 × 38,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,974x = 1,501,950,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,950,025/17,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,562.37

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