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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,697 and 38,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,697 and 38,252 is: 59,246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,697 : 38,252 = 38,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,697/38,252 = 38,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,697x = 38,252 × 38,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,697x = 1,463,215,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,215,504/24,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,246.69

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