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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,259 and 24,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,259 and 24,423 is: 34,560.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259 : 24,423 = 24,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259/24,423 = 24,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259x = 24,423 × 24,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259x = 596,482,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,482,929/17,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,560.69

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