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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,211 and 52,129

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,211 and 52,129 is: 112,239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211 : 52,129 = 52,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211/52,129 = 52,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211x = 52,129 × 52,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211x = 2,717,432,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,432,641/24,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,239.59

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