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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,305 and 52,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,305 and 52,333 is: 112,682.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305 : 52,333 = 52,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305/52,333 = 52,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305x = 52,333 × 52,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305x = 2,738,742,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,742,889/24,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,682.28

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