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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,571 and 38,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,571 and 38,969 is: 61,803.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,571 : 38,969 = 38,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,571/38,969 = 38,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,571x = 38,969 × 38,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,571x = 1,518,582,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,582,961/24,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,803.87

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