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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,251 and 36,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,251 and 36,593 is: 55,216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251 : 36,593 = 36,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251/36,593 = 36,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251x = 36,593 × 36,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251x = 1,339,047,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,047,649/24,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,216.18

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