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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,552 and 37,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,552 and 37,759 is: 58,070.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552 : 37,759 = 37,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552/37,759 = 37,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552x = 37,759 × 37,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552x = 1,425,742,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,742,081/24,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,070.30

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