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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,042 and 36,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,042 and 36,350 is: 77,533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042 : 36,350 = 36,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042/36,350 = 36,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042x = 36,350 × 36,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042x = 1,321,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,322,500/17,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,533.30

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