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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,273 and 36,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,273 and 36,258 is: 54,160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273 : 36,258 = 36,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273/36,258 = 36,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273x = 36,258 × 36,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273x = 1,314,642,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,642,564/24,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,160.70

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