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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,066 and 35,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,066 and 35,732 is: 53,053.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,066 : 35,732 = 35,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,066/35,732 = 35,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,066x = 35,732 × 35,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,066x = 1,276,775,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,775,824/24,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,053.10

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