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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,024 and 24,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,024 and 24,888 is: 36,384.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024 : 24,888 = 24,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024/24,888 = 24,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024x = 24,888 × 24,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024x = 619,412,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,412,544/17,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,384.67

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