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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,609.50 and 38,179.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,609.50 and 38,179.50 is: 59,232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,609.50 : 38,179.50 = 38,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,609.50/38,179.50 = 38,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,609.50x = 38,179.50 × 38,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,609.50x = 1,457,674,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,674,220.25/24,609.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,232.18

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