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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,473 and 36,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,473 and 36,566 is: 76,522.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473 : 36,566 = 36,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473/36,566 = 36,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473x = 36,566 × 36,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473x = 1,337,072,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,072,356/17,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,522.20

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