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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,530 and 38,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,530 and 38,859 is: 61,558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,530 : 38,859 = 38,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,530/38,859 = 38,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,530x = 38,859 × 38,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,530x = 1,510,021,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,021,881/24,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,558.17

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