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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,212 and 36,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,212 and 36,348 is: 54,567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,212 : 36,348 = 36,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,212/36,348 = 36,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,212x = 36,348 × 36,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,212x = 1,321,177,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,177,104/24,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,567.04

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