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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,692 and 38,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,692 and 38,238 is: 59,215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,692 : 38,238 = 38,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,692/38,238 = 38,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,692x = 38,238 × 38,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,692x = 1,462,144,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,144,644/24,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,215.32

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