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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,344 and 24,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,344 and 24,800 is: 35,461.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344 : 24,800 = 24,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344/24,800 = 24,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344x = 24,800 × 24,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344x = 615,040,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,040,000/17,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,461.25

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