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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,220 and 38,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,220 and 38,562 is: 61,396.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220 : 38,562 = 38,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220/38,562 = 38,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220x = 38,562 × 38,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220x = 1,487,027,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,027,844/24,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,396.69

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