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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,356 and 52,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,356 and 52,351 is: 112,523.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,356 : 52,351 = 52,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,356/52,351 = 52,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,356x = 52,351 × 52,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,356x = 2,740,627,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,627,201/24,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,523.70

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