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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,462 and 24,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,462 and 24,543 is: 34,495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462 : 24,543 = 24,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462/24,543 = 24,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462x = 24,543 × 24,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462x = 602,358,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,358,849/17,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,495.41

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