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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,614 and 38,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,614 and 38,152 is: 59,136.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,614 : 38,152 = 38,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,614/38,152 = 38,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,614x = 38,152 × 38,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,614x = 1,455,575,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,575,104/24,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,136.07

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