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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,084 and 35,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,084 and 35,871 is: 53,426.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,084 : 35,871 = 35,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,084/35,871 = 35,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,084x = 35,871 × 35,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,084x = 1,286,728,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,728,641/24,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,426.70

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