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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,688 and 36,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,688 and 36,808 is: 76,595.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,688 : 36,808 = 36,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,688/36,808 = 36,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,688x = 36,808 × 36,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,688x = 1,354,828,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,828,864/17,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,595.93

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