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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,792 and 35,487

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,792 and 35,487 is: 50,795.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,792 : 35,487 = 35,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,792/35,487 = 35,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,792x = 35,487 × 35,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,792x = 1,259,327,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,327,169/24,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,795.71

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