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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,082 and 24,993

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,082 and 24,993 is: 36,567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,082 : 24,993 = 24,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,082/24,993 = 24,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,082x = 24,993 × 24,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,082x = 624,650,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,650,049/17,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,567.73

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