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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,662 and 38,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,662 and 38,144 is: 58,996.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,662 : 38,144 = 38,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,662/38,144 = 38,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,662x = 38,144 × 38,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,662x = 1,454,964,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,964,736/24,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,996.22

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