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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,294 and 24,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,294 and 24,397 is: 34,417.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,294 : 24,397 = 24,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,294/24,397 = 24,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,294x = 24,397 × 24,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,294x = 595,213,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,213,609/17,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,417.35

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