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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,007 and 37,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,007 and 37,131 is: 57,429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007 : 37,131 = 37,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007/37,131 = 37,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007x = 37,131 × 37,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007x = 1,378,711,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,711,161/24,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,429.55

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