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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,272 and 38,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,272 and 38,596 is: 61,373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272 : 38,596 = 38,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272/38,596 = 38,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272x = 38,596 × 38,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272x = 1,489,651,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,651,216/24,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,373.24

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