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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,852 and 27,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,852 and 27,336 is: 30,068.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,852 : 27,336 = 27,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,852/27,336 = 27,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,852x = 27,336 × 27,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,852x = 747,256,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,256,896/24,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,068.28

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