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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,474 and 38,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,474 and 38,899 is: 61,826.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,474 : 38,899 = 38,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,474/38,899 = 38,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,474x = 38,899 × 38,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,474x = 1,513,132,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,132,201/24,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,826.11

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