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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,246 and 35,429

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,246 and 35,429 is: 51,769.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,246 : 35,429 = 35,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,246/35,429 = 35,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,246x = 35,429 × 35,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,246x = 1,255,214,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,214,041/24,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,769.94

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