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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,291 and 52,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,291 and 52,035 is: 111,466.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291 : 52,035 = 52,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291/52,035 = 52,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291x = 52,035 × 52,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291x = 2,707,641,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,641,225/24,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,466.85

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