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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,452 and 38,139

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,452 and 38,139 is: 59,487.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,452 : 38,139 = 38,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,452/38,139 = 38,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,452x = 38,139 × 38,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,452x = 1,454,583,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,583,321/24,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,487.29

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