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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,770 and 24,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,770 and 24,171 is: 34,838.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770 : 24,171 = 24,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770/24,171 = 24,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770x = 24,171 × 24,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770x = 584,237,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,237,241/16,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,838.24

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