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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,037 and 38,023.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,037 and 38,023.50 is: 60,148.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,037 : 38,023.50 = 38,023.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,037/38,023.50 = 38,023.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,037x = 38,023.50 × 38,023.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,037x = 1,445,786,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,786,552.25/24,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,148.38

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