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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,246 and 36,459

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,246 and 36,459 is: 54,823.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,246 : 36,459 = 36,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,246/36,459 = 36,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,246x = 36,459 × 36,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,246x = 1,329,258,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,258,681/24,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,823.83

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