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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,462 and 53,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,462 and 53,220 is: 115,786.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462 : 53,220 = 53,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462/53,220 = 53,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462x = 53,220 × 53,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462x = 2,832,368,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,368,400/24,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,786.46

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