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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,706 and 24,815

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,706 and 24,815 is: 34,778.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706 : 24,815 = 24,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706/24,815 = 24,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706x = 24,815 × 24,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706x = 615,784,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,784,225/17,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,778.28

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