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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,511.19 and 24,092.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,511.19 and 24,092.44 is: 33,147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.19 : 24,092.44 = 24,092.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.19/24,092.44 = 24,092.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.19x = 24,092.44 × 24,092.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.19x = 580,445,544.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,445,544.69/17,511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,147.13

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