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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,071 and 24,834

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,071 and 24,834 is: 36,127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,071 : 24,834 = 24,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,071/24,834 = 24,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,071x = 24,834 × 24,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,071x = 616,727,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,727,556/17,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,127.21

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