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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,592 and 34,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,592 and 34,512 is: 48,433.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592 : 34,512 = 34,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592/34,512 = 34,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592x = 34,512 × 34,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592x = 1,191,078,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,078,144/24,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,433.56

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