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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,310 and 35,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,310 and 35,598 is: 52,127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,310 : 35,598 = 35,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,310/35,598 = 35,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,310x = 35,598 × 35,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,310x = 1,267,217,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,217,604/24,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,127.42

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