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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,792 and 24,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,792 and 24,064 is: 32,546.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,792 : 24,064 = 24,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,792/24,064 = 24,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,792x = 24,064 × 24,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,792x = 579,076,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,076,096/17,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,546.99

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