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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,672 and 36,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,672 and 36,768 is: 76,498.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672 : 36,768 = 36,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672/36,768 = 36,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672x = 36,768 × 36,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672x = 1,351,885,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,885,824/17,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,498.75

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