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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,158 and 38,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,158 and 38,338 is: 60,841.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158 : 38,338 = 38,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158/38,338 = 38,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158x = 38,338 × 38,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158x = 1,469,802,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,802,244/24,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,841.22

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