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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,510 and 35,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,510 and 35,383 is: 51,079.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,510 : 35,383 = 35,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,510/35,383 = 35,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,510x = 35,383 × 35,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,510x = 1,251,956,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,956,689/24,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,079.42

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