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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,402 and 35,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,402 and 35,670 is: 52,141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,402 : 35,670 = 35,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,402/35,670 = 35,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,402x = 35,670 × 35,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,402x = 1,272,348,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,348,900/24,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,141.17

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