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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,458 and 38,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,458 and 38,876 is: 61,793.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,458 : 38,876 = 38,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,458/38,876 = 38,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,458x = 38,876 × 38,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,458x = 1,511,343,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,343,376/24,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,793.42

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