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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,464.50 and 24,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,464.50 and 24,687 is: 34,896.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.50 : 24,687 = 24,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.50/24,687 = 24,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.50x = 24,687 × 24,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.50x = 609,447,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,447,969/17,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,896.39

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