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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,660 and 36,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,660 and 36,788 is: 54,880.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660 : 36,788 = 36,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660/36,788 = 36,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660x = 36,788 × 36,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660x = 1,353,356,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,356,944/24,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,880.65

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