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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,957 and 30,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,957 and 30,303 is: 36,794.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,957 : 30,303 = 30,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,957/30,303 = 30,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,957x = 30,303 × 30,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,957x = 918,271,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,271,809/24,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,794.16

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