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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,640 and 38,609

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,640 and 38,609 is: 60,497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,640 : 38,609 = 38,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,640/38,609 = 38,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,640x = 38,609 × 38,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,640x = 1,490,654,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,654,881/24,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,497.36

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