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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,208 and 38,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,208 and 38,042 is: 59,781.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,208 : 38,042 = 38,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,208/38,042 = 38,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,208x = 38,042 × 38,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,208x = 1,447,193,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,193,764/24,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,781.63

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