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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,465.88 and 24,690.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,465.88 and 24,690.13 is: 34,902.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.88 : 24,690.13 = 24,690.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.88/24,690.13 = 24,690.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.88x = 24,690.13 × 24,690.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.88x = 609,602,272.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,602,272.52/17,465.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,902.48

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