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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,438 and 38,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,438 and 38,116 is: 59,449.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,438 : 38,116 = 38,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,438/38,116 = 38,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,438x = 38,116 × 38,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,438x = 1,452,829,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,829,456/24,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,449.61

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