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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,658 and 24,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,658 and 24,480 is: 33,937.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658 : 24,480 = 24,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658/24,480 = 24,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658x = 24,480 × 24,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658x = 599,270,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,270,400/17,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,937.61

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