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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,096 and 33,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,096 and 33,280 is: 64,784.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096 : 33,280 = 33,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096/33,280 = 33,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096x = 33,280 × 33,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096x = 1,107,558,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,558,400/17,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,784.65

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