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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,056 and 36,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,056 and 36,913 is: 79,887.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056 : 36,913 = 36,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056/36,913 = 36,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056x = 36,913 × 36,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056x = 1,362,569,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,569,569/17,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,887.99

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