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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,056 and 36,481

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,056 and 36,481 is: 78,029.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056 : 36,481 = 36,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056/36,481 = 36,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056x = 36,481 × 36,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056x = 1,330,863,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,863,361/17,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,029.04

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