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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,256 and 36,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,256 and 36,235 is: 54,129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256 : 36,235 = 36,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256/36,235 = 36,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256x = 36,235 × 36,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256x = 1,312,975,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,975,225/24,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,129.92

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