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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,189 and 37,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,189 and 37,275 is: 80,832.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189 : 37,275 = 37,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189/37,275 = 37,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189x = 37,275 × 37,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189x = 1,389,425,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,425,625/17,189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,832.25

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