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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,675 and 35,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,675 and 35,163 is: 50,108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,675 : 35,163 = 35,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,675/35,163 = 35,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,675x = 35,163 × 35,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,675x = 1,236,436,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,436,569/24,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,108.88

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