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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,679.69 and 28,324.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,679.69 and 28,324.69 is: 32,508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.69 : 28,324.69 = 28,324.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.69/28,324.69 = 28,324.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.69x = 28,324.69 × 28,324.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.69x = 802,287,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,287,921.97/24,679.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,508.03

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