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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,358 and 32,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,358 and 32,571 is: 43,553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,358 : 32,571 = 32,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,358/32,571 = 32,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,358x = 32,571 × 32,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,358x = 1,060,870,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,870,041/24,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,553.25

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