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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,226 and 36,341

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,226 and 36,341 is: 54,514.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,226 : 36,341 = 36,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,226/36,341 = 36,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,226x = 36,341 × 36,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,226x = 1,320,668,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,668,281/24,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,514.50

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