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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,244 and 36,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,244 and 36,042 is: 55,886.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,244 : 36,042 = 36,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,244/36,042 = 36,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,244x = 36,042 × 36,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,244x = 1,299,025,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,025,764/23,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,886.50

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