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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,658 and 52,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,658 and 52,892 is: 113,454.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,658 : 52,892 = 52,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,658/52,892 = 52,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,658x = 52,892 × 52,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,658x = 2,797,563,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,563,664/24,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,454.61

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