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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,791 and 38,339

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,791 and 38,339 is: 59,290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,791 : 38,339 = 38,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,791/38,339 = 38,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,791x = 38,339 × 38,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,791x = 1,469,878,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,878,921/24,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,290.83

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