Finding the Third Proportional to 17,306 and 24,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,306 and 24,747 is: 35,387.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,306 : 24,747 = 24,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,306/24,747 = 24,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,306x = 24,747 × 24,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,306x = 612,414,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,414,009/17,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,387.38
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