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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,936 and 24,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,936 and 24,464 is: 54,726.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,936 : 24,464 = 24,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,936/24,464 = 24,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,936x = 24,464 × 24,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,936x = 598,487,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,487,296/10,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,726.34

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