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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,718 and 24,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,718 and 24,048 is: 32,639.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,718 : 24,048 = 24,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,718/24,048 = 24,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,718x = 24,048 × 24,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,718x = 578,306,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,306,304/17,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,639.48

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