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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,067 and 35,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,067 and 35,901 is: 53,553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,067 : 35,901 = 35,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,067/35,901 = 35,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,067x = 35,901 × 35,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,067x = 1,288,881,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,881,801/24,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,553.90

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