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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,466.56 and 24,691.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,466.56 and 24,691.13 is: 34,903.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.56 : 24,691.13 = 24,691.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.56/24,691.13 = 24,691.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.56x = 24,691.13 × 24,691.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.56x = 609,651,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,651,653.77/17,466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,903.93

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