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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,271 and 38,081

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,271 and 38,081 is: 59,748.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,271 : 38,081 = 38,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,271/38,081 = 38,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,271x = 38,081 × 38,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,271x = 1,450,162,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,162,561/24,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,748.78

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