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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,676 and 33,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,676 and 33,774 is: 46,226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,676 : 33,774 = 33,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,676/33,774 = 33,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,676x = 33,774 × 33,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,676x = 1,140,683,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,683,076/24,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,226.42

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