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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,939.81 and 36,775.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,939.81 and 36,775.69 is: 75,388.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,939.81 : 36,775.69 = 36,775.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,939.81/36,775.69 = 36,775.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,939.81x = 36,775.69 × 36,775.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,939.81x = 1,352,451,191.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,451,191.10/17,939.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,388.26

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