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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,327 and 35,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,327 and 35,154 is: 50,799.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327 : 35,154 = 35,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327/35,154 = 35,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327x = 35,154 × 35,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327x = 1,235,803,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,803,716/24,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,799.68

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