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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,377 and 36,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,377 and 36,866 is: 55,753.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377 : 36,866 = 36,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377/36,866 = 36,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377x = 36,866 × 36,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377x = 1,359,101,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,101,956/24,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,753.45

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