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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,363 and 36,807

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,363 and 36,807 is: 55,607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,363 : 36,807 = 36,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,363/36,807 = 36,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,363x = 36,807 × 36,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,363x = 1,354,755,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,755,249/24,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,607.08

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