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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,026 and 36,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,026 and 36,079 is: 76,453.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026 : 36,079 = 36,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026/36,079 = 36,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026x = 36,079 × 36,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026x = 1,301,694,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,694,241/17,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,453.32

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