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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,792 and 35,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,792 and 35,340 is: 50,375.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,792 : 35,340 = 35,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,792/35,340 = 35,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,792x = 35,340 × 35,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,792x = 1,248,915,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,915,600/24,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,375.75

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