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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,318 and 38,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,318 and 38,098 is: 59,686.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,318 : 38,098 = 38,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,318/38,098 = 38,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,318x = 38,098 × 38,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,318x = 1,451,457,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,457,604/24,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,686.55

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