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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,134 and 24,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,134 and 24,971 is: 36,392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,134 : 24,971 = 24,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,134/24,971 = 24,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,134x = 24,971 × 24,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,134x = 623,550,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,550,841/17,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,392.60

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