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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,922 and 24,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,922 and 24,332 is: 33,034.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922 : 24,332 = 24,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922/24,332 = 24,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922x = 24,332 × 24,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922x = 592,046,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,046,224/17,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,034.61

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