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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,996 and 34,830

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,996 and 34,830 is: 48,532.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,996 : 34,830 = 34,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,996/34,830 = 34,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,996x = 34,830 × 34,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,996x = 1,213,128,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,128,900/24,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,532.92

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