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Finding the Third Proportional to 17.56 and 24.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 17.56 and 24.44 is: 34.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.56 : 24.44 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.56/24.44 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.56x = 24.44 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.56x = 597.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597.43/17.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.02

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