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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,694 and 24,581

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,694 and 24,581 is: 56,501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,694 : 24,581 = 24,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,694/24,581 = 24,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,694x = 24,581 × 24,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,694x = 604,225,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,225,561/10,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,501.36

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