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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,862 and 38,549

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,862 and 38,549 is: 59,770.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,862 : 38,549 = 38,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,862/38,549 = 38,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,862x = 38,549 × 38,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,862x = 1,486,025,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,025,401/24,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,770.95

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