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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,879 and 36,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,879 and 36,590 is: 53,813.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,879 : 36,590 = 36,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,879/36,590 = 36,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,879x = 36,590 × 36,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,879x = 1,338,828,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,828,100/24,879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,813.58

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