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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,206 and 38,039

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,206 and 38,039 is: 59,777.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,206 : 38,039 = 38,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,206/38,039 = 38,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,206x = 38,039 × 38,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,206x = 1,446,965,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,965,521/24,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,777.14

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