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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,317 and 34,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,317 and 34,773 is: 49,724.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,317 : 34,773 = 34,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,317/34,773 = 34,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,317x = 34,773 × 34,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,317x = 1,209,161,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,161,529/24,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,724.95

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