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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,676 and 24,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,676 and 24,780 is: 34,739.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676 : 24,780 = 24,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676/24,780 = 24,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676x = 24,780 × 24,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676x = 614,048,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,048,400/17,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,739.10

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