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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,016 and 37,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,016 and 37,272 is: 57,844.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,016 : 37,272 = 37,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,016/37,272 = 37,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,016x = 37,272 × 37,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,016x = 1,389,201,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,201,984/24,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,844.85

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