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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,281 and 38,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,281 and 38,607 is: 61,385.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281 : 38,607 = 38,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281/38,607 = 38,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281x = 38,607 × 38,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281x = 1,490,500,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,500,449/24,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,385.46

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