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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,060 and 32,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,060 and 32,778 is: 44,654.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,060 : 32,778 = 32,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,060/32,778 = 32,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,060x = 32,778 × 32,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,060x = 1,074,397,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,397,284/24,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,654.92

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