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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,451 and 36,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,451 and 36,567 is: 54,686.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,451 : 36,567 = 36,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,451/36,567 = 36,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,451x = 36,567 × 36,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,451x = 1,337,145,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,145,489/24,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,686.74

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