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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,060 and 32,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,060 and 32,676 is: 44,377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,060 : 32,676 = 32,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,060/32,676 = 32,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,060x = 32,676 × 32,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,060x = 1,067,720,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,720,976/24,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,377.43

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