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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,582 and 38,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,582 and 38,271 is: 59,583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,582 : 38,271 = 38,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,582/38,271 = 38,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,582x = 38,271 × 38,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,582x = 1,464,669,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,669,441/24,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,583.01

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