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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,006 and 35,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,006 and 35,759 is: 53,266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,006 : 35,759 = 35,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,006/35,759 = 35,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,006x = 35,759 × 35,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,006x = 1,278,706,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,706,081/24,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,266.10

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