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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,534 and 36,691.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,534 and 36,691.50 is: 54,873.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,534 : 36,691.50 = 36,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,534/36,691.50 = 36,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,534x = 36,691.50 × 36,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,534x = 1,346,266,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,266,172.25/24,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,873.49

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