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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,796 and 24,129

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,796 and 24,129 is: 32,715.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,796 : 24,129 = 24,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,796/24,129 = 24,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,796x = 24,129 × 24,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,796x = 582,208,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,208,641/17,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,715.70

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