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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,659.88 and 24,750.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,659.88 and 24,750.38 is: 34,687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.88 : 24,750.38 = 24,750.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.88/24,750.38 = 24,750.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.88x = 24,750.38 × 24,750.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.88x = 612,581,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,581,062.64/17,659.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,687.73

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