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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,044 and 52,143

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,044 and 52,143 is: 113,079.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,044 : 52,143 = 52,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,044/52,143 = 52,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,044x = 52,143 × 52,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,044x = 2,718,892,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,892,449/24,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,079.87

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