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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,348 and 38,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,348 and 38,700 is: 61,511.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348 : 38,700 = 38,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348/38,700 = 38,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348x = 38,700 × 38,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348x = 1,497,690,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,690,000/24,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,511.83

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