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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,092 and 36,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,092 and 36,444 is: 55,128.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,092 : 36,444 = 36,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,092/36,444 = 36,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,092x = 36,444 × 36,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,092x = 1,328,165,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,165,136/24,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,128.89

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