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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,717 and 24,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,717 and 24,072 is: 32,706.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717 : 24,072 = 24,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717/24,072 = 24,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717x = 24,072 × 24,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717x = 579,461,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,461,184/17,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,706.51

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