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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,206 and 24,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,206 and 24,230 is: 34,121.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206 : 24,230 = 24,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206/24,230 = 24,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206x = 24,230 × 24,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206x = 587,092,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,092,900/17,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,121.41

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