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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,168 and 24,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,168 and 24,476 is: 58,917.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168 : 24,476 = 24,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168/24,476 = 24,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168x = 24,476 × 24,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168x = 599,074,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,074,576/10,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,917.64

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