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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,798.50 and 24,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,798.50 and 24,135 is: 32,727.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,798.50 : 24,135 = 24,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,798.50/24,135 = 24,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,798.50x = 24,135 × 24,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,798.50x = 582,498,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,498,225/17,798.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,727.38

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