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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,552 and 38,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,552 and 38,938 is: 61,753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552 : 38,938 = 38,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552/38,938 = 38,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552x = 38,938 × 38,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552x = 1,516,167,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,167,844/24,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,753.33

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