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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,266 and 36,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,266 and 36,994 is: 79,263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266 : 36,994 = 36,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266/36,994 = 36,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266x = 36,994 × 36,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266x = 1,368,556,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,556,036/17,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,263.06

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