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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,368 and 38,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,368 and 38,770 is: 61,683.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368 : 38,770 = 38,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368/38,770 = 38,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368x = 38,770 × 38,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368x = 1,503,112,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,112,900/24,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,683.88

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