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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,810 and 35,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,810 and 35,370 is: 50,424.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,810 : 35,370 = 35,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,810/35,370 = 35,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,810x = 35,370 × 35,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,810x = 1,251,036,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,036,900/24,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,424.70

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