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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,059 and 24,390

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,059 and 24,390 is: 45,552.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,059 : 24,390 = 24,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,059/24,390 = 24,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,059x = 24,390 × 24,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,059x = 594,872,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,872,100/13,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,552.65

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