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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,260 and 24,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,260 and 24,474 is: 34,703.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260 : 24,474 = 24,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260/24,474 = 24,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260x = 24,474 × 24,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260x = 598,976,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,976,676/17,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,703.17

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