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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,026 and 38,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,026 and 38,380 is: 61,309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,026 : 38,380 = 38,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,026/38,380 = 38,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,026x = 38,380 × 38,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,026x = 1,473,024,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,024,400/24,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,309.60

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