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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,867 and 52,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,867 and 52,803 is: 112,122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867 : 52,803 = 52,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867/52,803 = 52,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867x = 52,803 × 52,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867x = 2,788,156,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,156,809/24,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,122.77

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