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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,261 and 35,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,261 and 35,623 is: 73,518.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261 : 35,623 = 35,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261/35,623 = 35,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261x = 35,623 × 35,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261x = 1,268,998,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,998,129/17,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,518.23

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