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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,469 and 38,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,469 and 38,890 is: 61,810.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,469 : 38,890 = 38,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,469/38,890 = 38,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,469x = 38,890 × 38,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,469x = 1,512,432,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,432,100/24,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,810.13

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