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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,274.69 and 36,444.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,274.69 and 36,444.94 is: 54,716.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.69 : 36,444.94 = 36,444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.69/36,444.94 = 36,444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.69x = 36,444.94 × 36,444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.69x = 1,328,233,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,233,469.38/24,274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,716.81

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