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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,210 and 24,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,210 and 24,363 is: 34,489.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210 : 24,363 = 24,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210/24,363 = 24,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210x = 24,363 × 24,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210x = 593,555,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,555,769/17,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,489.00

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