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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,664 and 38,942

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,664 and 38,942 is: 61,485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664 : 38,942 = 38,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664/38,942 = 38,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664x = 38,942 × 38,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664x = 1,516,479,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,479,364/24,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,485.54

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