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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,814 and 34,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,814 and 34,710 is: 48,552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,814 : 34,710 = 34,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,814/34,710 = 34,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,814x = 34,710 × 34,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,814x = 1,204,784,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,784,100/24,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,552.60

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