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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,093 and 36,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,093 and 36,370 is: 77,387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093 : 36,370 = 36,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093/36,370 = 36,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093x = 36,370 × 36,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093x = 1,322,776,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,776,900/17,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,387.05

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