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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,244 and 24,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,244 and 24,402 is: 34,531.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244 : 24,402 = 24,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244/24,402 = 24,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244x = 24,402 × 24,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244x = 595,457,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,457,604/17,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,531.29

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