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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,230 and 34,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,230 and 34,361 is: 48,727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,230 : 34,361 = 34,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,230/34,361 = 34,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,230x = 34,361 × 34,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,230x = 1,180,678,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,678,321/24,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,727.95

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