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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,387 and 52,413

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,387 and 52,413 is: 112,647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,387 : 52,413 = 52,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,387/52,413 = 52,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,387x = 52,413 × 52,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,387x = 2,747,122,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,122,569/24,387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,647.01

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