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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,658 and 24,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,658 and 24,364 is: 43,462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,658 : 24,364 = 24,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,658/24,364 = 24,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,658x = 24,364 × 24,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,658x = 593,604,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,604,496/13,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,462.04

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