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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,793 and 38,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,793 and 38,342 is: 59,295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,793 : 38,342 = 38,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,793/38,342 = 38,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,793x = 38,342 × 38,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,793x = 1,470,108,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,108,964/24,793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,295.32

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