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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,552 and 34,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,552 and 34,344 is: 48,041.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552 : 34,344 = 34,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552/34,344 = 34,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552x = 34,344 × 34,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552x = 1,179,510,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,510,336/24,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,041.31

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