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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,011 and 36,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,011 and 36,110 is: 76,652.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011 : 36,110 = 36,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011/36,110 = 36,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011x = 36,110 × 36,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011x = 1,303,932,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,932,100/17,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,652.29

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