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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,251.50 and 35,137

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,251.50 and 35,137 is: 71,565.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.50 : 35,137 = 35,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.50/35,137 = 35,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.50x = 35,137 × 35,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.50x = 1,234,608,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,608,769/17,251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,565.30

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