Finding the Third Proportional to 17,298 and 24,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,298 and 24,651 is: 35,129.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,298 : 24,651 = 24,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,298/24,651 = 24,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,298x = 24,651 × 24,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,298x = 607,671,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,671,801/17,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,129.60
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