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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,598 and 36,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,598 and 36,902 is: 55,360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598 : 36,902 = 36,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598/36,902 = 36,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598x = 36,902 × 36,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598x = 1,361,757,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,757,604/24,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,360.50

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