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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,562 and 24,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,562 and 24,702 is: 34,744.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,562 : 24,702 = 24,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,562/24,702 = 24,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,562x = 24,702 × 24,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,562x = 610,188,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,188,804/17,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,744.84

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