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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,938 and 24,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,938 and 24,624 is: 33,802.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,938 : 24,624 = 24,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,938/24,624 = 24,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,938x = 24,624 × 24,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,938x = 606,341,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,341,376/17,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,802.06

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