Finding the Third Proportional to 17,240 and 24,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,240 and 24,396 is: 34,522.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,240 : 24,396 = 24,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,240/24,396 = 24,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,240x = 24,396 × 24,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,240x = 595,164,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 595,164,816/17,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,522.32
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