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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,972 and 37,437

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,972 and 37,437 is: 56,124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972 : 37,437 = 37,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972/37,437 = 37,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972x = 37,437 × 37,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972x = 1,401,528,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,528,969/24,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,124.02

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