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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,062 and 36,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,062 and 36,092 is: 54,136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,062 : 36,092 = 36,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,062/36,092 = 36,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,062x = 36,092 × 36,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,062x = 1,302,632,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,632,464/24,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,136.50

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