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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,322 and 34,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,322 and 34,779 is: 49,731.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322 : 34,779 = 34,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322/34,779 = 34,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322x = 34,779 × 34,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322x = 1,209,578,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,578,841/24,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,731.88

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