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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,037 and 36,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,037 and 36,663 is: 78,897.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,037 : 36,663 = 36,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,037/36,663 = 36,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,037x = 36,663 × 36,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,037x = 1,344,175,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,175,569/17,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,897.43

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