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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,810 and 36,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,810 and 36,297 is: 53,102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,810 : 36,297 = 36,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,810/36,297 = 36,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,810x = 36,297 × 36,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,810x = 1,317,472,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,472,209/24,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,102.47

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