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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,622 and 37,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,622 and 37,227 is: 56,285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622 : 37,227 = 37,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622/37,227 = 37,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622x = 37,227 × 37,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622x = 1,385,849,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,849,529/24,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,285.01

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