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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,664 and 50,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,664 and 50,246 is: 102,362.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664 : 50,246 = 50,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664/50,246 = 50,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664x = 50,246 × 50,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664x = 2,524,660,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,660,516/24,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,362.17

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