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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,652 and 24,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,652 and 24,740 is: 34,674.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652 : 24,740 = 24,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652/24,740 = 24,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652x = 24,740 × 24,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652x = 612,067,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,067,600/17,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,674.12

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