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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,746 and 24,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,746 and 24,674 is: 34,306.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,746 : 24,674 = 24,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,746/24,674 = 24,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,746x = 24,674 × 24,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,746x = 608,806,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,806,276/17,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,306.68

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