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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,048 and 24,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,048 and 24,840 is: 51,213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,048 : 24,840 = 24,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,048/24,840 = 24,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,048x = 24,840 × 24,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,048x = 617,025,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,025,600/12,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,213.94

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