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Finding the Third Proportional to 17.63 and 34.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 17.63 and 34.75 is: 68.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.63 : 34.75 = 34.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.63/34.75 = 34.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.63x = 34.75 × 34.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.63x = 1,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207.56/17.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.51

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