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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,682 and 35,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,682 and 35,175 is: 50,128.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682 : 35,175 = 35,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682/35,175 = 35,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682x = 35,175 × 35,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682x = 1,237,280,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,280,625/24,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,128.86

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