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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,267 and 38,589

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,267 and 38,589 is: 61,363.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,267 : 38,589 = 38,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,267/38,589 = 38,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,267x = 38,589 × 38,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,267x = 1,489,110,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,110,921/24,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,363.62

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