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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,111 and 38,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,111 and 38,367 is: 61,052.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,111 : 38,367 = 38,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,111/38,367 = 38,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,111x = 38,367 × 38,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,111x = 1,472,026,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,026,689/24,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,052.08

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