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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,230 and 52,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,230 and 52,284 is: 112,819.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,230 : 52,284 = 52,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,230/52,284 = 52,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,230x = 52,284 × 52,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,230x = 2,733,616,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,616,656/24,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,819.51

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