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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,066 and 35,371

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,066 and 35,371 is: 51,986.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,066 : 35,371 = 35,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,066/35,371 = 35,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,066x = 35,371 × 35,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,066x = 1,251,107,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,107,641/24,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,986.52

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