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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,064 and 35,729

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,064 and 35,729 is: 53,048.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,064 : 35,729 = 35,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,064/35,729 = 35,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,064x = 35,729 × 35,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,064x = 1,276,561,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,561,441/24,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,048.60

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