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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,912 and 35,532

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,912 and 35,532 is: 50,679.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,912 : 35,532 = 35,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,912/35,532 = 35,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,912x = 35,532 × 35,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,912x = 1,262,523,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,523,024/24,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,679.31

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