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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,254 and 35,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,254 and 35,236 is: 71,958.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254 : 35,236 = 35,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254/35,236 = 35,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254x = 35,236 × 35,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254x = 1,241,575,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,575,696/17,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,958.72

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