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Finding the Third Proportional to 24.43 and 35.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 24.43 and 35.64 is: 52.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.43 : 35.64 = 35.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.43/35.64 = 35.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.43x = 35.64 × 35.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.43x = 1,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270.22/24.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.00

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