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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,656 and 36,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,656 and 36,782 is: 54,871.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,656 : 36,782 = 36,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,656/36,782 = 36,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,656x = 36,782 × 36,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,656x = 1,352,915,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,915,524/24,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,871.65

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