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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,791 and 34,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,791 and 34,675 is: 48,499.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,791 : 34,675 = 34,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,791/34,675 = 34,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,791x = 34,675 × 34,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,791x = 1,202,355,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,355,625/24,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,499.68

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