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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,069 and 24,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,069 and 24,853 is: 36,186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069 : 24,853 = 24,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069/24,853 = 24,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069x = 24,853 × 24,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069x = 617,671,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,671,609/17,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,186.75

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