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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,622 and 36,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,622 and 36,926 is: 55,378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622 : 36,926 = 36,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622/36,926 = 36,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622x = 36,926 × 36,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622x = 1,363,529,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,529,476/24,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,378.50

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