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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,612 and 52,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,612 and 52,720 is: 112,928.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,612 : 52,720 = 52,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,612/52,720 = 52,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,612x = 52,720 × 52,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,612x = 2,779,398,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,398,400/24,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,928.59

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