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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,662 and 39,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,662 and 39,225 is: 62,387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,662 : 39,225 = 39,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,662/39,225 = 39,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,662x = 39,225 × 39,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,662x = 1,538,600,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,600,625/24,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,387.50

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