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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,064 and 35,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,064 and 35,368 is: 51,982.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,064 : 35,368 = 35,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,064/35,368 = 35,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,064x = 35,368 × 35,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,064x = 1,250,895,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,895,424/24,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,982.02

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