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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,869 and 24,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,869 and 24,525 is: 33,660.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869 : 24,525 = 24,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869/24,525 = 24,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869x = 24,525 × 24,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869x = 601,475,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,475,625/17,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,660.28

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