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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,604 and 36,659

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,604 and 36,659 is: 76,339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604 : 36,659 = 36,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604/36,659 = 36,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604x = 36,659 × 36,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604x = 1,343,882,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,882,281/17,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,339.60

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