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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,689 and 35,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,689 and 35,281 is: 50,417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,689 : 35,281 = 35,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,689/35,281 = 35,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,689x = 35,281 × 35,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,689x = 1,244,748,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,748,961/24,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,417.15

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