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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,998.50 and 38,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,998.50 and 38,190 is: 81,033.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.50 : 38,190 = 38,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.50/38,190 = 38,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.50x = 38,190 × 38,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.50x = 1,458,476,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,476,100/17,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,033.20

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