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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,663 and 37,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,663 and 37,610 is: 57,353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663 : 37,610 = 37,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663/37,610 = 37,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663x = 37,610 × 37,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663x = 1,414,512,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,512,100/24,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,353.61

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