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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,247 and 24,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,247 and 24,864 is: 35,844.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247 : 24,864 = 24,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247/24,864 = 24,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247x = 24,864 × 24,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247x = 618,218,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,218,496/17,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,844.99

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