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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,950 and 36,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,950 and 36,770 is: 75,322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950 : 36,770 = 36,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950/36,770 = 36,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950x = 36,770 × 36,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950x = 1,352,032,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,032,900/17,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,322.17

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