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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,966 and 35,116.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,966 and 35,116.50 is: 49,393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966 : 35,116.50 = 35,116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966/35,116.50 = 35,116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966x = 35,116.50 × 35,116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966x = 1,233,168,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,168,572.25/24,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,393.92

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