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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,286 and 38,121

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,286 and 38,121 is: 59,837.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,286 : 38,121 = 38,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,286/38,121 = 38,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,286x = 38,121 × 38,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,286x = 1,453,210,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,210,641/24,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,837.38

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