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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,233 and 37,217

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,233 and 37,217 is: 80,375.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233 : 37,217 = 37,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233/37,217 = 37,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233x = 37,217 × 37,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233x = 1,385,105,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,105,089/17,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,375.16

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