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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,068 and 36,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,068 and 36,102 is: 54,153

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068 : 36,102 = 36,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068/36,102 = 36,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068x = 36,102 × 36,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068x = 1,303,354,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,354,404/24,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,153

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