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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,362 and 36,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,362 and 36,806 is: 55,606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362 : 36,806 = 36,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362/36,806 = 36,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362x = 36,806 × 36,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362x = 1,354,681,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,681,636/24,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,606.34

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