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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,767 and 37,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,767 and 37,624 is: 57,155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,767 : 37,624 = 37,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,767/37,624 = 37,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,767x = 37,624 × 37,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,767x = 1,415,565,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,565,376/24,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,155.30

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