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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,826 and 34,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,826 and 34,727 is: 48,576.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,826 : 34,727 = 34,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,826/34,727 = 34,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,826x = 34,727 × 34,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,826x = 1,205,964,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,964,529/24,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,576.67

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