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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,929 and 54,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,929 and 54,799 is: 120,459.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,929 : 54,799 = 54,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,929/54,799 = 54,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,929x = 54,799 × 54,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,929x = 3,002,930,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,930,401/24,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,459.32

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