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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,414 and 36,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,414 and 36,622 is: 54,934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,414 : 36,622 = 36,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,414/36,622 = 36,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,414x = 36,622 × 36,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,414x = 1,341,170,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,170,884/24,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,934.50

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