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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,422 and 24,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,422 and 24,889 is: 35,556.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,422 : 24,889 = 24,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,422/24,889 = 24,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,422x = 24,889 × 24,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,422x = 619,462,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,462,321/17,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,556.33

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