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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,040 and 24,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,040 and 24,987 is: 36,640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040 : 24,987 = 24,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040/24,987 = 24,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040x = 24,987 × 24,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040x = 624,350,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,350,169/17,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,640.27

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