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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,811 and 37,221

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,811 and 37,221 is: 55,838.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,811 : 37,221 = 37,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,811/37,221 = 37,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,811x = 37,221 × 37,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,811x = 1,385,402,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,402,841/24,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,838.25

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