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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,698 and 35,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,698 and 35,703 is: 51,611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,698 : 35,703 = 35,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,698/35,703 = 35,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,698x = 35,703 × 35,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,698x = 1,274,704,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,704,209/24,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,611.64

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