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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,759 and 34,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,759 and 34,806 is: 48,929.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759 : 34,806 = 34,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759/34,806 = 34,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759x = 34,806 × 34,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759x = 1,211,457,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,457,636/24,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,929.99

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