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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,870 and 37,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,870 and 37,545 is: 56,679.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,870 : 37,545 = 37,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,870/37,545 = 37,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,870x = 37,545 × 37,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,870x = 1,409,627,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,627,025/24,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,679.82

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