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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,847 and 37,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,847 and 37,171 is: 55,607.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,847 : 37,171 = 37,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,847/37,171 = 37,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,847x = 37,171 × 37,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,847x = 1,381,683,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,683,241/24,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,607.65

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