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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,436 and 38,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,436 and 38,902 is: 61,931.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436 : 38,902 = 38,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436/38,902 = 38,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436x = 38,902 × 38,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436x = 1,513,365,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,365,604/24,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,931.81

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