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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,706 and 38,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,706 and 38,313 is: 59,414.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,706 : 38,313 = 38,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,706/38,313 = 38,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,706x = 38,313 × 38,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,706x = 1,467,885,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,885,969/24,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,414.15

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