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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,030 and 24,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,030 and 24,897 is: 36,398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030 : 24,897 = 24,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030/24,897 = 24,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030x = 24,897 × 24,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030x = 619,860,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,860,609/17,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,398.16

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