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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,026.63 and 36,951.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,026.63 and 36,951.19 is: 56,828.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,026.63 : 36,951.19 = 36,951.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,026.63/36,951.19 = 36,951.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,026.63x = 36,951.19 × 36,951.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,026.63x = 1,365,390,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,390,257.66/24,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,828.22

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