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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,626 and 36,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,626 and 36,703 is: 76,427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626 : 36,703 = 36,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626/36,703 = 36,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626x = 36,703 × 36,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626x = 1,347,110,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,110,209/17,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,427.45

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