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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,968 and 54,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,968 and 54,832 is: 120,416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,968 : 54,832 = 54,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,968/54,832 = 54,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,968x = 54,832 × 54,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,968x = 3,006,548,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,548,224/24,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,416.06

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