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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,220 and 24,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,220 and 24,867 is: 35,909.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220 : 24,867 = 24,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220/24,867 = 24,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220x = 24,867 × 24,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220x = 618,367,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,367,689/17,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,909.85

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