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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,215 and 36,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,215 and 36,320 is: 54,476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,215 : 36,320 = 36,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,215/36,320 = 36,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,215x = 36,320 × 36,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,215x = 1,319,142,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,142,400/24,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,476.25

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