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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,552 and 38,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,552 and 38,407 is: 60,080.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552 : 38,407 = 38,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552/38,407 = 38,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552x = 38,407 × 38,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552x = 1,475,097,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,097,649/24,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,080.55

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