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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,714 and 37,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,714 and 37,284 is: 56,247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,714 : 37,284 = 37,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,714/37,284 = 37,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,714x = 37,284 × 37,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,714x = 1,390,096,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,096,656/24,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,247.34

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