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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,858 and 36,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,858 and 36,202 is: 73,389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858 : 36,202 = 36,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858/36,202 = 36,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858x = 36,202 × 36,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858x = 1,310,584,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,584,804/17,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,389.23

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