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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,733 and 38,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,733 and 38,354 is: 59,476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,733 : 38,354 = 38,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,733/38,354 = 38,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,733x = 38,354 × 38,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,733x = 1,471,029,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,029,316/24,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,476.38

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