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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,961 and 24,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,961 and 24,670 is: 35,882.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961 : 24,670 = 24,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961/24,670 = 24,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961x = 24,670 × 24,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961x = 608,608,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,608,900/16,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,882.84

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