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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,050 and 36,126

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,050 and 36,126 is: 76,544.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050 : 36,126 = 36,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050/36,126 = 36,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050x = 36,126 × 36,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050x = 1,305,087,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,087,876/17,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,544.74

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