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Finding the Third Proportional to 17.13 and 24.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 17.13 and 24.88 is: 36.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.13 : 24.88 = 24.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.13/24.88 = 24.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.13x = 24.88 × 24.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.13x = 618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.77/17.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.13

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