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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,624 and 38,201.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,624 and 38,201.63 is: 59,265.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,624 : 38,201.63 = 38,201.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,624/38,201.63 = 38,201.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,624x = 38,201.63 × 38,201.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,624x = 1,459,364,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,364,152.64/24,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,265.93

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