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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,030 and 37,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,030 and 37,881 is: 59,715.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030 : 37,881 = 37,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030/37,881 = 37,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030x = 37,881 × 37,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030x = 1,434,970,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,970,161/24,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,715.78

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