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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,622 and 52,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,622 and 52,747 is: 112,998.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622 : 52,747 = 52,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622/52,747 = 52,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622x = 52,747 × 52,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622x = 2,782,246,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,246,009/24,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,998.38

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