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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,858 and 37,311

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,858 and 37,311 is: 56,002.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858 : 37,311 = 37,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858/37,311 = 37,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858x = 37,311 × 37,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858x = 1,392,110,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,110,721/24,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,002.52

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