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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,262 and 36,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,262 and 36,427 is: 54,691.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,262 : 36,427 = 36,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,262/36,427 = 36,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,262x = 36,427 × 36,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,262x = 1,326,926,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,926,329/24,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,691.55

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