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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,816 and 24,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,816 and 24,159 is: 32,760.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,816 : 24,159 = 24,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,816/24,159 = 24,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,816x = 24,159 × 24,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,816x = 583,657,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,657,281/17,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,760.29

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