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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,332 and 36,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,332 and 36,730 is: 77,838.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332 : 36,730 = 36,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332/36,730 = 36,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332x = 36,730 × 36,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332x = 1,349,092,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,092,900/17,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,838.27

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