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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,524 and 36,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,524 and 36,524 is: 76,124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524 : 36,524 = 36,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524/36,524 = 36,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524x = 36,524 × 36,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524x = 1,334,002,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,002,576/17,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,124.32

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